COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM 1870 1914
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They were equals, but they just needed assistance in being more European.
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Europeans were impressed by the large African civilizations
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Africans wanted to be more European and accepted their way of life.
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Africans were uneducated and without religion
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Detailed explanation-1: -Africans would benefit from enslavement, Europeans argued, as it freed them from their savage state. When Europeans decided to settle in the Americas, they declared that the indigenous people there were also savages, unfit to cultivate their rich lands.
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: -Which of the following describes an economic effect of European imperialism in Africa? African colonies were forced to import all their raw materials from Europe.
Detailed explanation-4: -Economic policies were adopted by Europeans who destroyed the colonies, rather than help them. Africa was damaged economically, politically, and culturally. Africa’s traditional lifestyles and culture were destroyed. The Europeans had no interest in traditional African culture and had no concern for the Africans.