How did almost all of Africa become European colonies?

This is a little more complex than it seems. I would have preferred a why, but since you asked how, I will answer how. read more

Strictly speaking, Liberia and Abyssinia (Ethiopia) never became colonies. Former because it was a settlement of freed American and Caribbean slaves, and had American backing. Latter because it defeated Italy which had ambition on its territories. read more

Matthew Jensen, Child of Africa, resident of Europe Answered Feb 16, 2016 · Author has 550 answers and 413.2k answer views With a map, some dividers and a ruler from thousands of miles away. read more

” A. European nations gave up their claims to land in Africa. B. North and South American nations began to colonize Africa. C. European nations took control of almost all African territory. D. European nations became entangled in wars with one another. 11. read more