Between 1875 and 1914, European countries invaded and subjugated almost all of the African continent. Historians have long debated the causes for this break with past European policies toward Africa.

The rising European appetite for conquest, and the willingness of European governments to pay for imperialist ventures, has become known as the "New Imperialism" to distinguish it from older traditions of colonialism before 1850. Earlier policies focused more on seeking commercial influence rather than formal occupation.

No one cause can explain the scramble and eventual conquest of Africa. Rather, a conjunction of attitudes favourable to an empire, technological advances, and political and social concerns led different governments to believe the occupation of Africa would be possible, necessary, and cheap.

Technological developments created a short-lived, but radical, discrepancy between African and European countries.

Quinine, steamboats, and new armaments like the machine gun gave Europeans a tremendous advantage over most African states. Many Europeans also considered technological prowess a sign of their moral superiority over Africans.

In this video, we’ll look at the top 3 factors that led to the underdevelopment of Africa. #HistoryVille #AfricanHistory

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00:00 Intro

01:41 The Scramble for Africa

05:32 Factors

11:33 Other Factors

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