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Explain the reasons why Europeans were interested in Africa after 1880

Explain the reasons why Europeans were interested in Africa after 1880.

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Sharon
Improved transport system for instance the construction of railway and canals made transport easier
Explorers and imperialists urged their mother countries to annex their African areas of interest.
European traders wanted trading partners
Search for market for their industrial goods
Wanted raw materials for their industries
Europeans considered many colonies source of wealth and a sign of presti
Loss of America by Europe following the monroe Doctrine of 1823 reduced European influence on America and thus increased interest in Africa.
The spread of Christianity to check islam in Africa. Missionaries urged their mother countries to give them protection against African communities who resisted.
jerop5614 answered the question on November 9, 2018 at 09:48

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