Scramble for Africa

The process by which a country establishes control over a foreign territory, often by settling its people there and exploiting the land and resources

Taking advantage for own personal gain

The European countries were able to colonize African countries rapidly because there were _________ between African leaders.

Why were African countries already weak and vulnerable? (two choices)

• Natural Disasters

• Diseases

• Economic Problems

• No infrastructure

European powers could easily take control of any source of land by using force and __________

1. 1st main cause of colonization-

2nd main cause of colonization-

3rd main cause of colonization-

4th main cause of colonization-

5th main cause of colonization