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- European powers wanted to exploit Africa’s abundant natural resources, including minerals, rubber, timber, and agricultural products. Africa offered valuable economic opportunities, such as access to raw materials and potential markets for manufactured goods.
- Portugal went to West Africa instead of East Africa during the era of imperialism because they were looking for a new trade route to Asia. They believed that by sailing around Africa and establishing trade relations with West African kingdoms, they could bypass the Ottoman Empire and the Arab traders who controlled the overland trade routes to Asia
- Europe wanted trade routes with Asia during the era of imperialism because they were seeking to expand their trade and increase their wealth. At the time, Asia was known for its valuable spices, silk, and other luxury goods that were highly sought after in Europe. By finding a sea route to Asia, European countries could establish direct trade relations with Asian countries, which would allow them to obtain these goods at a lower cost.
- a European explore Diogo cao established a relationship with the Congo kingdom. The kingdom used them to their teaching and missionaries to their benefit by learning from them. They . traded among them, and traded guns, textiles, beads, and copper. with slaves, copper and indigo
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