Political reasons led to imperialism such as feelings of nationalism intensifying throughout Europe during the nineteenth century. Nationalism began the idea of national superiority. Industrialized countries therefore felt they had the right to take control of weaker areas. Countries also tried to increase their power through the control of more land and people.

In conclusion, I have stated that imperialism was widely felt throughout many countries and, of course, the country’s cultures. Imperialism caused much turmoil and commotion, but also created much opportunity for civilization in West Africa to flourish and prosper.

Economic causes also led to imperialism. As a result of the Industrial Revolution, countries needed colonies for raw materials to feed the increasing number of factories, markets for finished products, places to invest surplus capital, and places to send surplus population.

Much of Africa suffers from restrictive trading patterns established during the age of European imperialism. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, European nations acquired colonies in Africa in order to take advantage of the continents raw materials. This was known as the Scramble for Africa.

Imperialism also had its negative side. It damaged native cultures and exploited people and resources in underdeveloped lands. Eventually, colonial nationalist mov

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