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First World War and Russian Revolution — Social Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social ScienceFirst World War and Russian Revolution2 Marks
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Which Europe an nations established colonies in Africa?
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  • Towards the end of the 15th century, the Netherlands established colonies in South Africa.
  • Thereafter England established Cape Colony in South Africa and France established colony in Algeria in North Africa
  • King Leopold II of Belgium established his rule in Congo.
  • England established its control over Egypt, some parts of East Africa as well as Natal and Transvaal in South Africa.
  • France established its rule over Tunisia, Morocco and some parts of West Africa.
  • Germany acquired control over some parts of east and west Africa.
  • Italy captured the African territory around the Red Sea.
  • Spain and Portugal also seized some territories in Africa
  • At the end of the Berlin Conference (1884-'°85) the African territories were divided among the. European nations.

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