HISTORY

Scramble for Africa

Scramble for Africa

The scramble of Africa occurred amidst 1800 and 1900. The period constituted of instant colonization of Africa by the Europeans. Europeans themselves were undergoing economic, military and social evolution bought about Scramble of Africa. Initially Europe's rule was on initially confined to Niger and Congo. The premises that initiated the scramble were

Abolishment of Slave Trade

Britain was able to stop slavery in the shores of Africa. Muslim traders however traded from the northern Sahara as well as in the east coast. Explorers still confirmed that that slave trade is still occurring in many areas. Explorers like ...