Theories explain colonization in Africa

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Theories explain colonization in Africa

Colonize is to settle in, and take control of, land outside your own borders. Usually, a large, powerful country colonizes a territory or area that's much less powerful. There were four theories which explain why Africa was colonized. These theories are

(a) Psychological theory

These described by non human forces towards the imperial expansion. It classified into

(i) Social dimension

Which supported by Charles Darwin survival for the fittest. Which mean the Europeans as strong nation should dominate the weak nation which is Africa.

(ii) Evangelical Christianity

Was done by missionaries, the aim was to prepare Africa for colonization, so Africans brain washing and should accept the colonial imposition and not allowed to question.

(iii) social atavism

Imperialism means natural desire of man to dominate fellows.

(b) Diplomatic theory

It categories into

(i) National prestige

If the nation has many colonies than other was felt prestigious and superior to other Europeans nations.

(ii) Balance of power

After sime European nations to attain her independence those power for nations supposed to leave their fellow Europeans and find another weak nations to dominate so they come to Africa.

 

(iii) Strategic reasons

The availability of strategic areas like Niger river, Congo basin, and areas with high population which can be good for the market like Uganda.

(c) Economic theory

It divided into five categories

(i) Raw materials for their industries

(ii) Area for investment

(iii) Area for settlement

(iv) market for their goods

(v) cheap labor

(d) African dimension theory

They explained the abolition of slave trade in relation of legitimate trade. They came to Africa in order to abolish a slave trade which was against human rights.

 

 

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