During the age of New Imperialism, 1881 to1914, European powers invaded, colonized, and annexed African territory in the rivalry known as The Scramble for Africa. The Europeans “need for cheap labor and a steady supply of raw materials, such as oil, rubber, and manganese,” led them to set up colonies in Africa which the directly controlled, in order for the industrial economy to work effectively. Also, due to social Darwinism, which is the belief that some people are more advanced than others, the Europeans felt they were the dominant race, and by natures design they were justified in conquering those whom they believed were inferior to them for the sake of improving humanity. Due to these beliefs, Africa was sliced up like a piece of cake
