[Solved] Why did the Europeans control such a small portion in Africa in the 1800s?

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Q.	Why did the Europeans control such a small portion in Africa in the 1800s?
A.	Africa had no natural resources that the Europeans needed
B.	Europeans did not need new markets
C.	Europeans were focused on building empires through acquisition of other European territories
D.	Africa had powerful armies, rivers were hard to navigate, and Europe
Answer» C. Europeans were focused on building empires through acquisition of other European territories

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