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There were huge riches avaliable in African countries. There were many Natural Resources avaliable there that couldn't be found in Europe, eg. spices, slaves, cheap labour, fabrics, foods, diamonds and gems, specimen plants, dyes, golds and metals, etc. These were worth a huge lot on the European market, and cost little to take from Africa.
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∙ 14y agoBecause they wanted there resources.
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So Europeans could rule more countries and states.
Why did England want to colonize in other lands?
To exploit raw materials. To establish naval bases overseas. To encourage backward countries to adopt British principles. To set an example of good governance.
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France didnt want to only Belgian wanted to colonize congo
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religious freedom, new opportunities, free land
Why did the European rulers want to build larger empires?
So Europeans could rule more countries and states.
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yes
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For the "working poor" of London.
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The slaves who could farm would already know how to care for the crops.
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Why did England want to colonize in other lands?
To exploit raw materials. To establish naval bases overseas. To encourage backward countries to adopt British principles. To set an example of good governance.
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