Which of the following best explains why countries like Belgium became involved in Africa during the 1800s, as mentioned in the passage? They wanted to farm and export the cash crops they grew.
They sought to obtain raw goods to sustain manufacturing efforts.
They wanted to create transportation networks on rivers in the continent.
They sought to develop the continent to create equal trading partners.

B

Explanation:

European industrialized powers sought for African control. This was because they were rich in natural resources. They could export these resources back to their mother country and use them for personal gain.

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