Which of these factors motivated colonialism in Africa?

Scientific superiority

Humanitarianism

Economic interest

Cultural superiority

Correct answer is C

some of the reasons for colonialism.
Economic factors

They wanted a place to market their goods.
Wanted to get raw materials for their industries from Africa.
They were looking for a place to invest their surplus capital.
They wanted agricultural land in Africa where they could grow cash crops for their industries back at home.

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