Why did European nations colonize the continent of Africa?
Colonize- to establish control over a territory or people
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They wanted to adopt African cultures
They wanted to adopt African cultures
They wanted the natural resources in Africa
They wanted the natural resources in Africa
They wanted to convert themselves to African religions
They wanted to convert themselves to African religions
They were afraid African nations would invade Europe
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They wanted to extract and exploit the natural resources in Africa for economic gain. Additionally, European nations believed in the concept of imperialism and saw African territories as a source of power, wealth, and strategic military advantage. They also believed in the idea of bringing civilization and Christianity to supposedly "uncivilized" African societies.
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They wanted to extract and exploit the natural resources in Africa for economic gain. Additionally, European nations believed in the concept of imperialism and saw African territories as a source of power, wealth, and strategic military advantage. They also believed in the idea of bringing civilization and Christianity to supposedly "uncivilized" African societies.
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