Africa

Europe’s imperialist powers were driven by a complex array of factors in their colonization of Africa, including economic, political and cultural motives. The drive for power, wealth and resources were the key driving force behind the European scramble for Africa. The desire for new markets and trade routes, along with advances in technology, gave European nations the means to extend their reach and control over the continent. Additionally, cultural attitudes played a role in the imposition of European values and norms on African societies. Together, these forces shaped the course of African history for centuries to come.