COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
IMPERIALISM IN ASIA
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Question
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They wanted more raw materials and new people to sell too
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They were just mean
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They needed the land for their people
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Their military needed bases
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Detailed explanation-1: -Africa seemed to be out of harm’s way and had an abundance of raw materials from which Europe could make money from. Due to cheap labour of Africans, Europeans easily acquired products like oil, ivory, rubber, palm oil, wood, cotton and gum.
Detailed explanation-2: -During this time, many European countries expanded their empires by aggressively establishing colonies in Africa so that they could exploit and export Africa’s resources. Raw materials like rubber, timber, diamonds, and gold were found in Africa. Europeans also wanted to protect trade routes.
Detailed explanation-3: -The reasons for African colonisation were mainly economic, political and religious. During this time of colonisation, an economic depression was occurring in Europe, and powerful countries such as Germany, France, and Great Britain, were losing money.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why did European nations want raw materials from Africa? During the Industrial Revolution, Europeans needed materials such as coal and metals to manufacture goods. These needs fueled Europeans’ desire for land with plentiful natural resources-resources that were available in Africa.
Detailed explanation-5: -What was the main reason for European colonization of Africa? European imperialism started because of the selfish motives of economic exploitation and political competition.