Question

What were two reasons that Europeans ventured into Africa?

Answer 1

Answer:

to find natural resources

to seek out new markets for European goods

Explanation:

The Europeans functioned mostly in a mercantilism system. It was all about expansionism and making more money for the monarchs, mostly. At first, they wanted to find new markets and new natural resources. Eventually, African territory was divided among European imperialist nations.

Answer 2

They wanted to find more natural resources, and they also wanted to seek out new markets for European goods.