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 Europe

Answer 1

The primary reason European nations colonized Africa was **C) They wanted the natural resources in Africa**. European powers sought to exploit Africa's vast resources, including minerals, agricultural products, and labor, which were vital for their industrial economies. Although there were other motivations, such as spreading Christianity and the notion of civilizing "savages," the economic interests in natural resources played a central role in the colonization efforts.