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West Africa was largely colonized by the French. Because of this, it was known as French West Africa. The countries of Algeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, and others were all colonized by the French, and did not gain their independence until the last half of the 20th century,

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it was colonized in 1842 and Franklin Joseph Anderson colonized it.

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France colonized all of west Africa.

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What European nation colonized most of west Africa?

Most of West Africa was colonized by France.


What European nation colonized most of Africa?

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What African country did France colonized?

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What continent is most heavily colonized?

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By what year had most of Africa been colonized?

Most of the continent of Africa had been colonized by the year 1900. The African colonization was one by 7 European nations.


When was west Africa colonized?

Nigeria was owned by Great Britian by 1950, but won its independance back by 1960.


What country in West Africa was not controlled by Europe?

Liberia was the only country in West Africa to not be colonized by a European Power as it already had a "legitimate" Western-style government.


How much of Africa was colonized by 1900?

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