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In fact, Christian missionaries often accompanied early explorers to the African interior, and the spread of Christianity was a key feature of European imperialism in Africa. For the European nations, Christianity was an essential aspect of using their culture to dominate and control the African societies that they encountered during the Scramble for Africa. As well, European missionaries felt it was their duty to help spread Christian beliefs to new people.
The competitive nature and disputes that happened between the major European nations in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
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The Scramble for Africa is the new path and innovations that assisted the European nations to overshadowed different African communities.
when missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said 'Let us pray' we closed our eyes. When we opened them, we had the Bible and they had the land
- Desmond Tutu
The main European powers had industrialized throughout the 19th century with the events of the Industrial Revolution. This period of industrialization led to the development of several significant inventions and advancements.
Amidst all these, the growth and resilience in the continent have so much impact every other countries of the world. It is getting bigger and broader.







