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What aspect of Africa’s physical geography had the greatest influence on European colonization of Africa?

A. Africa was rich in natural resources that Europeans needed.
B. Africa's river systems made it easy for Europeans to reach the African interior.
C. Africa's size gave European nations a place to house their growing populations.
D. Africa's climate attracted farmers and other European settlers.

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they didn’t necessarily need the resources, but there was a growing sense of imperialism during this time. european powers were dead set on taking over africa as a show of power, and more resources to help them prepare for war
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What aspect of Africa's physical geography had the greatest influence on European colonization of Africa? Africa was rich in natural resources that Europeans needed. Africa's river systems made it easy for Europeans to reach the African interior.

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