France claimed the region to the north of the river Congo in 1880, and

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then Tunisia in 1881 and Somaliland in 1884. Britain occupied Egypt in
1882, and created British Somaliland in 1884. Italy began its colonization
of Eritrea in 1882. In 1884, Germany created the colonies of South West
Africa, Cameroon, German East Africa and Togo.
Why did the author include this paragraph?
(A) to give examples of the policies European countries established in their colonies
in Africa
(B) to illustrate how different European countries were able to take over land in
Africa
(C) to introduce the idea that European countries fought over land to colonize in
Africa
(D) to elaborate on when and where European countries established colonies in
Africa

Answer 1

The author included this paragraph primarily to provide information about the timeline and specific regions where European countries established colonies in Africa. Therefore, the best choice is:

(D) to elaborate on when and where European countries established colonies in Africa.