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1 which describes the main reason why european powers expanded their presesnce in africa

A to explore african rivers and learn about their plants and animals

B to cooperate with other european powers to spread christianity through out africa

C to expand their trade with africa,THE INIDA, and the indian ocean.

D to make agreements with african leaders to work and trade together with arab traders

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The correct option is C.
The major reason why the Europeans were interested in Africa is because of trade. The Europeans hoped to expand their trade routes across across Africa and Indian oceans. By the end of the 19th century, the Europeans had colonize all of Africa with the exception of Liberia and Ethiopia.
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