I studied an African History course in The University last semester and learned that today's sufferings in Africa is due to the invasion of the Europeans who colonized Africa, ruled over them for so many years and exploited all their resources which has today rendered them incapable and subjected them to begging. Countries that were rich in resources included Ghana which was rich in gold, Cote d'Ivoire which was rich in Ivory of the bull and Nigeria which was rich in oil. Also was the Congo Basin rich in minerals. Was this the main reason why they invaded Africa or it was because of a mere discovery. I know for sure that Africans are blaming them today for making them poor and underdeveloped because they took everything they have away, but would not help them when they turn to them for help.
2007-11-11 21:54:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
They colonized Africa to Christianize, exploit African peoples and resources for profit and to expand their empires. Just to add something, Nigeria was rich in Palm oil, I think Nigeria's large oil reserves were discovered in the 50s. Until then it was mostly palm oil and cassava driving Nigeria
2007-11-11 23:41:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Resources for wealth, gold, diamonds etc.
2007-11-12 05:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by Ted 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Natural resources to be plundered
2007-11-12 12:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOLD , DIAMONDS , WILD LIFE AND CHEAP LABOR.
2007-11-12 06:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by 10-T3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋