European nations primarily colonized Africa for the natural resources found there. These resources included valuable minerals, agricultural products, and other raw materials that were essential for industrialization and economic growth in Europe. The other responses you mentioned, such as converting African religions or adopting African cultures, were not the primary motivations for colonization.
Why did European nations colonize Africa?(1 point) Responses They wanted the natural resources in Africa They wanted the natural resources in Africa They wanted to convert to African religions They wanted to convert to African religions They were afraid African nations would invade Europe They were afraid African nations would invade Europe They wanted to adopt African cultures
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