European Colonization In Africa

In the late 19th and early 20th century, European powers, including Britain, France, and Germany, had significant control over Africa. At the Congress of Berlin in 1884, these powers divided the continent among themselves. The motivations for colonization ranged from humanitarianism and philanthropy to economic gain. The colonizers also sought to spread Christianity, and by the early 1900s, a large portion of Africa had been colonized by seven European countries. However, the extractive nature of the economies in Africa ultimately led to the rollback of direct colonialism after 1945.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, European powers, including Britain, France, and Germany, exerted significant control over Africa. This control was established through a process of colonization, during which the continent was divided among the European powers. This division largely took place during the Congress of Berlin in 1884. The motivations for colonization were varied and included humanitarianism, philanthropy, and economic gain. Additionally, the spread of Christianity was also a significant factor. By the early 1900s, a large portion of Africa had been colonized by seven European countries. However, the extractive nature of these economies ultimately led to the rollback of direct colonialism after 1945.

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