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What European nations were imperialistic in Africa? France, Britain, Spain, Belgian, Germany, Italy, Portugal
What two nations had control of the greatest amount of territory in Africa? British and French
Describe European imperialism in Africa before the 19th century
Britain and Europe wanted to exert their economic and military influence, and were centered around slave trade. They were also stationed on the coastal outposts. Approximately how many Africans were forced into slavery during the slave trade? 11 million
What region of Africa was most affected by the slave trade? West African Coast
Briefly explain how the slave trade (from the 1500's to the 1800's affected Europe and Africa
European traders became rich off the profits and Africa's population became devastated from the Europeans who took them into slave trade. How did European imperialism in Africa change by the early 1900's
The European nation had added nearly 10 million square miles of Africa to their overseas colonial possessions. What was one of the main reasons for the "Scramble for Africa?" To liberate Africa and gain more territory.