Asked by fernando
What was one of the most important motives for the European "Scramble for Africa" in the late 1800s?
A.
Africa provided a source of religious inspiration for Europeans nations.
B.
Africa provided a source of raw materials that could be used in industry.
C.
Africa provided a source of free labor for the Americas.
D.
Africa provided a source of technologically innovative practices.
A.
Africa provided a source of religious inspiration for Europeans nations.
B.
Africa provided a source of raw materials that could be used in industry.
C.
Africa provided a source of free labor for the Americas.
D.
Africa provided a source of technologically innovative practices.
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The most important motive for the European "Scramble for Africa" in the late 1800s was:
**B. Africa provided a source of raw materials that could be used in industry.**
European powers sought to exploit Africa's vast natural resources, including minerals, rubber, and agricultural products, to fuel their industrial economies.
**B. Africa provided a source of raw materials that could be used in industry.**
European powers sought to exploit Africa's vast natural resources, including minerals, rubber, and agricultural products, to fuel their industrial economies.