Emphasis Preaching Journal

The European countries in the late 1800s needed colonies. The purpose of having colonies across the globe was to secure from them all of their natural resources to be used in manufacturing. These resources would then be returned to the colonies in the form of manufactured goods for sale. The colonies also provided labor. And perhaps most importantly, the imperialist countries imposed their will on the colonies. Africa became the most sought-after location because of its vast land and abundant natural resources.