The New Imperialism in Africa

question 15

Multiple Choice

The new imperialism in Africa

• A) began with European countries controlling 50 percent of the continent in 1880 and all but two areas (Ethiopia and Liberia) in 1914.
• B) began with the ambitious plan of Germany for the conquest and exploitation of the Congo.
• C) threatened stability in Europe and nearly led to war between European powers.
• D) focused entirely on the expansion of Christianity rather than economic exploitation.
• E) all of the above

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