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Date: ne: Points 361 Why did European countries compete for colonies in Central Africa and East Africa?​

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Europeans wanted colonies in Central and East Africa for national pride, to spread their religion, and civilize the local indigenous people. ... Young intellectual Africans hoped to create independent states that reflected Western values.
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