The Colonization of Africa As the European nations searched for new means of income and new deposits of natural resources to deplete, they realized that the self contained continent of the “dark people” had been yet unscathed by previous pursuits of outside income for their own usage. These nations, namely Britain, France, Portugal, Germany, Italy and to a smaller extent Belgium and Spain, quickly decided that Africa was too rich a land to leave untapped. …showed first 75 words of 938 total…

…showed last 75 words of 938 total…and the sad state of the lands after years of misuse by colonial interests. The lack of wealth and extent of poverty have left little capital for Africans to build upon as they attempt to restore their homeland. Thus leaving most Africans still dependent on outside aid, continuing the cycles of poverty, outside rule, and oppression. In conclusion, Africa has been and continues to be decimated by colonial rule, as its effects may be irreparable.