What led to the Scramble for Africa?
Colonial powers in Europe scoured Africa in search of gold left by ancient civilizations.
Multiple European powers wanted African territory to create new ports along Asian trade routes.
New inventions and an economic slump in Europe led to the division of Africa for raw materials and new markets.
European imperial governments sought revenge for the Umayyad of Spain.
Is it C?
it's b
No, not C.
Well, your answer, C, is probably right. The "scramble" was for natural resources, not so much new markets. It's generally referred to as the Imperialistic period between 1881 and 1914. I was thinking of the fact that the first European efforts to establish ports in Africa was for ports along the sea route to Asia and "the Indies", but that was a few centuries earlier.
Yes, the correct answer is C. New inventions and an economic slump in Europe led to the division of Africa for raw materials and new markets.
During the late 19th century, Europe experienced rapid industrialization and technological advancements, which increased the demand for raw materials such as rubber, palm oil, timber, and minerals. At the same time, Europe faced an economic slowdown and sought new markets to boost their economies.
As a result, European powers engaged in the Scramble for Africa, a period of intense colonization and territorial acquisition throughout the continent. They aimed to secure access to the abundant natural resources of Africa, establish new markets for their goods, and exploit African labor.
To find the answer to this question, one could have analyzed the historical context during the period of the Scramble for Africa, understanding the economic dynamics of Europe at that time, technological advancements, and the motivations behind colonial expansion.