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Imperialism
In the 19th century, Europeans were interested in taking control of Africa and succeeded in claiming vast areas of Africa. This imperialism in Africa was encouraged by the industrial revolution, the desire for more riches, and the competition between European countries. By
1914, Europeans owned all but two countries in Africa.[1]
One of the reasons Europeans tried to claim Africa was because the industrial revolution in
Europe increased the need for new materials to create goods.[2] Many European countries took notice of Africa and viewed it as a source of the needed resources. The Europeans also used the
African people as a supply of free labor. For example, King Leopold of Belgium took advantage of the people of Congo, over
Imperialism
In the 19th century, Europeans were interested in taking control of Africa and succeeded in claiming vast areas of Africa. This imperialism in Africa was encouraged by the industrial revolution, the desire for more riches, and the competition between European countries. By
1914, Europeans owned all but two countries in Africa.[1]
One of the reasons Europeans tried to claim Africa was because the industrial revolution in
Europe increased the need for new materials to create goods.[2] Many European countries took notice of Africa and viewed it as a source of the needed resources. The Europeans also used the
African people as a supply of free labor. For example, King Leopold of Belgium took advantage of the people of Congo, over