Colonialism In Africa And The Struggle For Independence

Read Complete Research Material



Colonialism in Africa and the Struggle for Independence

Colonialism in Africa and the Struggle for Independence

Introduction

During the New Imperialism preceding World War I, the scramble for Africa meant that the European powers would be engaged in conflict over the colonization of African territory. The main colonizers in Africa were the British, French, and the Germans. Africa's position was geo-politically strong, with lands rich in resources and ports that eliminated the need to use expensive routes such as the Suez Canal. Whether it was British occupation of South Africa, France's exploitation of Morocco and Algeria, or Bismarck's Real Politik in the Dervish State ...
Related Ads