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What are two reasons Europeans looked for colonies in the late 1800’s

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Raw material and trade routes
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Raw materials like rubber, timber, diamonds, and gold were found in Africa. Europeans also wanted to protect trade routes. During the 1800s, Europeans moved further into the continent in search of raw materials and places to build successful colonies.

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