Question

Why were the european attracts to the african continent?

Answer 1

they were attracted because of minerals present there

they want to establish factory

Answer 2

Answer:

1) Natural Resources. Africa was a resource-rich continent that had not yet been exploited.

2) Racism

3) Industrial Revolution. European industry was hungry for raw materials, with new products/processes being developed all the time which would double the ever-increasing demand.

4) Competition with other colonial powers for resources and new territories to control. Competing European states feared missing out and being at a disadvantage.

5) Technological Developments. Rapid advances in transport and communication made European expansion seem an unstoppable force in the world.

These are only some reasons. Ask me if you want more.

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