Why did Europeans believed they were superior to Africans

this was called soical darwinism lots of factors include being able to read, write, speak english. or the religious factor of being superior because Europeans are Christian

They were more civilized and had better ways of life, at least that's how they thought... Also, here is a site for more info :)

Explanation:

It would not let me put a link, so here is the name :)

The roots of European racism lie in the slave trade, colonialism – and Edward Long

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can you post options so i can ?

utilized the penal colony