Africa’ natural resources were abundant and that attracted European colonialism.
Step-by-step explanation:
Africa is rich and opulent in various natural resources. The triangular trade in between Africa, America and Europe subjugated and oppressed Africa’ population. Africa served to be the market place for the trade of European goods which is produced in Europe.
African colonies were also expected to contribute for the European nation in return. Native Africans were demanded by the French administers to indulge themselves in growing crops like cotton and sell it in France.