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What was the main economic motivation for European colonization of Africa?
What was the main economic motivation for European colonization of Africa?
- The need to establish new trade routes in Africa
- The desire to exploit and export Africa’s resources for industrialization (correct)
- The competition between European nations for territorial expansion
- The goal to spread Christianity and convert Africans
What impact did the Berlin Conference have on Africa?
What impact did the Berlin Conference have on Africa?
- It established a system of fair trade between Africa and Europe
- It led to the unification of African ethnic groups and the end of political unrest
- It resulted in the independence of African countries from European control
- It led to the division of Africa among European powers and the drawing of boundary lines that remained until 1914 (correct)
How did European colonialism impact the social and political structures of Africa?
How did European colonialism impact the social and political structures of Africa?
- It encouraged unity among different ethnic groups in Africa
- It caused protests and revolts but ultimately improved agricultural practices in Africa
- It led to efficient workforce organization and better living conditions for Africans
- It negatively impacted social and political structures, dividing or combining ethnic groups and leading to ethnic and political unrest (correct)
