Why at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century Were Western

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why at the beginning of the twentieth century were Western powers vying to dominate Africa?

• A)To control the natural resources and trade routes
• B)To continue "civilizing" the natives through Christianity
• C)To import cheap labor for their Caribbean plantations
• D)To establish colonies for their over-populated countries

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