Question

Why did European countries decide to take control of Africa?

to capture Africans so they could send them to the Americas to work as slaves
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to help Africans improve their way of life
to gain power and wealth by obtaining land, gold, and natural resources
to end the civil wars that were being fought between African countries

Answer 1

During this time, many Europeans countries expanded their empires by aggressively establishing colonies in Africa so that they could exploit and export Africa 's resources. Raw materials like rubber, timmer, diamonds and gold were found in Africa. Europeans also wanted to protect trade eoutes.