How did European Imperialism in Africa benefit the European nations who participated in the Scramble for Africa?
A European nations were able to charge fees for land usage to the African farmers
B European nations extracted important natural resources from the land
C European nations could freely use African land to transport their trade goods
D European nations were able to set up sea trade ports for goods from the Caribbean
The correct answers are B and C:
B European nations extracted important natural resources from the land
C European nations could freely use African land to transport their trade goods
European Imperialism in Africa allowed European nations to extract valuable natural resources such as minerals, timber, and cash crops from African colonies, leading to economic prosperity and industrial growth in Europe. Additionally, European nations were able to freely use African land and infrastructure to transport their trade goods, expanding their markets and increasing profits.