European Imperialism In Africa During The 19th Century

Africa under European control! During 1800’s, the 19th century, imperialism, the taking over a country occurred. What prevented this during previous years was the disease malaria. Malaria is a blood disease that can be spread by mosquitoes in tropical areas, Africa being one of them. After a cure was found, it permitted Europeans to take over. The key components that triggered European Imperialism in Africa are economics, politics, and cultural ways of life. The desire for making more money was a cause imperialism in Africa. When they took over the country, whether people liked it or not, they were forced to buy the products they are selling. Africa had materials or products that were not found in other countries, so the Europeans had to take over. Imports and exports in Africa made money because …show more content…
The competition for countries in Africa compels other countries to join the race. According to the source “Partition of Africa, 1884-1885”, most of Africa seized or occupied by other countries. According to the source “John Ruskin, Lecture at Oxford University, February 8, 1870”, it states, “(England) must… found countries as fast and as far as she is able.... Seizing every piece of fruitful waste ground, she can set her foot on..” According to the source “Friedrich Fabri, Does Germany Need Colonies? 1879”, it says,”But should not the German nation who is fundamentally so very capable, so seaworthy, so industrially and commercially minded… successfully pave the way for this new course?” For the first quote cited in this paragraph, it proves that there is competition because in it John Ruskin talks about making England great again by gaining more land to have more power. For the second quote cited in this paragraph, Friedrich Fabri talks about that since Germany is skilled that it should continue doing so or prove itself by benefiting from what others are doing around them (such as gaining more