When did europe colonize africa?

[[RUBATO]]The primary reason for European colonization of [&Africa&] was capitalism. European nations saw opportunity for new trade routes and potential wealth in some of [&Africa&]'s natural resources. The geographical limitations of Europe were also a factor. By the latter half of the 19th century\, all of Europe was occupied. read more

By 1900 much of Africa had been colonized by seven European powers—Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. After the conquest of African decentralized and centralized states, the European powers set about establishing colonial state systems. read more

In popular parlance, discussions of colonialism in Africa usually focus on the European conquests that resulted in the scramble for Africa after the Berlin Conference in the 19th century. read more