Historical Context of Colonialism in Africa
The history of colonialism in Africa can be traced back to ancient times when the Greeks and Phoenicians established colonies in North Africa. In the Middle Ages, Western Asia colonized North and East Africa. In the Modern Era, Western Europeans colonized all five major regions of the continent. This is presented in the Scramble for Africa in the late 19th century when nearly the entire continent was colonized. The reasons for African colonization were mainly economic, political and religious. During this time of colonization, an economic depression was occurring in Europe, and powerful countries such as Germany, France, and Great Britain, were losing money. They saw Africa as a source of cheap labor and raw materials, and as a market for their manufactured goods.
Colonialism in Africa
Colonialism in Africa spanned from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. It fundamentally changed the social, economic, and political landscape of Africa, and left a mark that lasts to this day. The major motives for colonizing Africa are Economic Exploitation, Strategic Interests, Competition, Rivalry, overpopulation in Europe, and economic opportunities.
In this article, we will discuss colonialism in Africa and the pre-colonial period and how it impacted Africa in detail. Let’s start.
Table of Content
- Colonialism in Africa – Overview
- Historical Context of Colonialism in Africa
- Pre-Colonial Africa
- European Colonization of Africa
- Colonial Administration
- Social and Cultural Impact of Colonialism
- Resistance and Independence Movements
- Decolonization and Independence
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