Why did European nations colonize Africa?

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They wanted to adopt African cultures.

They wanted to adopt African cultures.

They wanted to convert to African religions.

They wanted to convert to African religions.

They wanted the natural resources in Africa.

They wanted the natural resources in Africa.

They were afraid African nations would invade Europe.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
They wanted the natural resources in Africa.

(Primary motive: economic gain — access to raw materials, new markets, and strategic territories; supported by political prestige, missionary aims, and ideology.)