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Misfortunes: The Role Of European Imperialism In Africa

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Low Risk #6 After reading and viewing the documents it is obvious that the Europeans are portrayed in a very distinct matter compared to the native Africans. It is evident that the Europeans are seen as the malefactor, although European imperialism brought good and positive things to the world it also brought great misfortune. A misfortune that is the complete opposite of the moral vision of doing right. The Europeans invaded Africa and initiated the so called “scramble for Africa” it brought a period of oppression and violence to the continent. The scramble for Africa was more a pursuit for pride and personal benefits such territory and adventure rather than economic motives. However

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