Why did Europeans set up colonies in Africa?

Question

A.
They wanted to help organize African schools.

B.
They wanted to solve ethnic and tribal disputes.

C.
They wanted to send European workers to Africa.

D.
They needed raw materials found in Africa.

Answer 1

D. They needed raw materials found in Africa.

European powers established colonies in Africa primarily to exploit its vast natural resources and raw materials, such as minerals, rubber, and agricultural products, which were essential for their industrial economies.