What led to the Scramble for Africa?

Colonial powers in Europe scoured Africa in search of gold left by ancient civilizations.

New inventions and an economic slump in Europe led to the division of Africa for raw materials and new markets.

European imperial governments sought revenge for the Umayyad invasion of Spain.

Multiple European powers wanted African territory to create new ports along Asian trade routes.

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What led to the Scramble for Africa?

Colonial powers in Europe scoured Africa in search of gold left by ancient civilizations.

New inventions and an economic slump in Europe led to the division of Africa for raw materials and new markets.

European imperial governments sought revenge for the Umayyad invasion of Spain.

Multiple European powers wanted African territory to create new ports along Asian trade routes.

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New inventions and an economic slump in Europe led to the division of Africa for raw materials and new markets. During the Scramble for Africa, Europe was immersed industrial revolution where steam engines, and steam boats were invented and medicines for quinine were developed. This lead to the continuation of exploring Africa after they canceled it because of malaria.