Question
Why did the European nation colonize Africa A They wanted to adopt African cultures B They wanted to convert to African religions C They wanted the natural resources in Africa D They were afraid African nations would invade European
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GPT-4o mini
C. They wanted the natural resources in Africa.
European nations colonized Africa primarily to exploit its abundant natural resources, including minerals, agricultural products, and other raw materials. While there were various motivations for colonization, including strategic interests and competition among European powers, the pursuit of economic gain through resource extraction was a significant driving factor.
European nations colonized Africa primarily to exploit its abundant natural resources, including minerals, agricultural products, and other raw materials. While there were various motivations for colonization, including strategic interests and competition among European powers, the pursuit of economic gain through resource extraction was a significant driving factor.