Which of the following statements best describes the major economic motivations that influenced European imperialism in Africa?
European countries claimed territories throughout Africa because they wanted to profit
from the land's rich resources, and they needed new colonies where they could sell their
goods.
b. European countries claimed territories throughout Africa because they wanted to maintain
their status on the world stage, and they needed new colonies to make themselves appear
powerful
c. European countries claimed territories throughout Africa because they wanted to convert
the Africans to Christianity, and they needed new land where they could build church
settlements.
d. European countries claimed territories throughout Africa because they wanted to capture
and sell the Africans into slavery, and they needed new colonies where they could put
their slaves to work.