Question

Which statement best explains why tension grew between European leaders over colonialism in Africa?

A. Some believed the colonization of Africa was immoral and illegal.
B. Some feared that maintaining colonies in Africa would be too expensive.
C. Some felt that others were too far away from Africa to have colonies there.
D. Some were angered because other nations took over their colonies.

Answer 1

D. Some were angered because other nations took over their colonies.

Answer 2

The statement that best explains why tension grew between European leaders over colonialism in Africa is: "Some were angered because other nations took over their colonies." Option D is correct.

Between the 1870s and 1900, Africa coped to European imperialist aggression, diplomatic pressures, military invasions, and eventual conquest and colonization.

The European imperialist push into Africa was motivated by three main factors, economic, political, and social.