Colonialism and Scramble for Africa

Colonialism is the occupation and control of one nation by another.

To scramble means to compete frantically in order to get something others want.

Britain, France, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Spain.

<p>European nations sought to expand their empires, acquire resources, and establish economic dominance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colonialism resulted in the exploitation of natural resources, cultural assimilation, political domination, and economic dependency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'Scramble for Africa' refers to the rapid and intense competition among European powers to annex and control African territories, which ultimately led to the partitioning of the continent.</p> Signup and view all the answers