African Imperialism refers to the period during 19th-20th centuries when European powers colonized most parts of Africa for economic exploitation and strategic advantage.
Colonialism: The policy or practice by which a powerful country directly controls less powerful countries and uses their resources to increase its own power and wealth.
Exploitation: Taking unfair advantage of someone or something for your own benefit; in this context, it refers to Europe exploiting Africa’s natural resources during imperialism.
Decolonization: The process by which colonies become independent from their colonial rulers.
AP World History: Modern - 6.2 Expansion of Imperialism
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