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14 June, 21:08

Why was racism a factor in the colonization of the African continent?

A.

Most of the world believed that Africans were superior, and the Europeans wanted to compete.

B.

Most Europeans believed that Africans were inferior and thought it was their duty to civilize the African continent.

C.

Europeans wanted to be able to influence foreign affairs.

D.

Europeans wanted control over important sea ports.

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  1. 14 June, 21:34
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    Answer is B. Europeans came from another continent that had a different culture. Because of this, they thought Africans to be inferior. Europeans usually called them savages from they way they were dressed and didn't practice their religion. In Africa, Europeans tried to convert them to their faith. This was not without a fight of course
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