Why did Europeans first become interested in Africa?
Africa Review

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Social Studies
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7th Grade
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Joshua Booker
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For trade route purposes
2.
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What were Europeans trying to avoid by finding new trade routes?
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Taxes of the Arab and Ottoman empires
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During which century did Portuguese explorers become engaged in the African slave trade?
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16th century
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What did the Portuguese do with the Africans they kidnapped?
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Forced them to work on plantations and mines
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What is the "Age of Imperialism" known for?
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European countries competing for land and power in Asia and Africa
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What does imperialism involve?
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A strong country taking wealth and raw materials from another country
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Why did many European countries establish colonies in Africa during this time?
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To expand their empires
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