Causes of the Scramble for Africa
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Objective
I can describe one cause of the Scramble for Africa.
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A. J. Merrick · 10:05
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Key concepts
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The Scramble for Africa refers to the period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the borders of African countries were largely decided by European nations.
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European powers sought to extract raw materials such as rubber, palm oil, gold, copper, and diamonds from Africa, making the continent a vital resource for the European economy.
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At the Berlin Conference between 1884 and 1885, 14 European countries discussed how they would claim colonial land in Africa and avoid war amongst themselves; notably, no African representatives were invited.
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Before the Scramble for Africa, what primarily motivated European interactions with the continent?
Describe how the Industrial Revolution in Europe contributed to the Scramble for Africa.
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“Name one reason European powers were interested in acquiring land in Africa during the Scramble for Africa.”
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