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What was the main economic motivation for European colonization of Africa?
The desire to exploit and export Africa’s resources for industrialization
What impact did the Berlin Conference have on Africa?
It led to the division of Africa among European powers and the drawing of boundary lines that remained until 1914
How did European colonialism impact the social and political structures of Africa?
It negatively impacted social and political structures, dividing or combining ethnic groups and leading to ethnic and political unrest
Test your knowledge on the European exploration and partitioning of Africa, as well as the reasons behind their interest in the continent. Learn about the establishment of ports and trade routes along the African coast during the 16th century.
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