Question
Why did European nations colonize Africa A They were afraid African nations would invade Europe B They wanted to adopt African cultures C They wanted to convert to African religions D They wanted the natural resources in Africa
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GPT-4o mini
D. They wanted the natural resources in Africa.
European nations colonized Africa largely to exploit its natural resources, including minerals, agricultural products, and other valuable commodities. This exploitation was driven by industrialization and the demand for raw materials in Europe. While other factors, such as strategic interests and the spread of Western influence, also played a role, the primary motivation was economic gain through access to Africa's wealth of resources.
European nations colonized Africa largely to exploit its natural resources, including minerals, agricultural products, and other valuable commodities. This exploitation was driven by industrialization and the demand for raw materials in Europe. While other factors, such as strategic interests and the spread of Western influence, also played a role, the primary motivation was economic gain through access to Africa's wealth of resources.