WORLD WAR II
DECOLONIZATION PHASE
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Question
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They wanted to spread Christianity.
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They were looking for trade routes.
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The continent would provide large amounts of land.
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They needed the natural resources.
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Detailed explanation-1: -1) The European imperialist push into Africa was motivated by three main factors, economic, political, and social.
Detailed explanation-2: -Raw materials like rubber, timber, diamonds, and gold were found in Africa. Europeans also wanted to protect trade routes. During the 1800s, Europeans moved further into the continent in search of raw materials and places to build successful colonies.
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: -Europeans colonized the Americas to enhance their power and influence over world affairs, as well as ease their hunger for gold, silver, and other precious metals.