Why were the european nations able to divide africa among themselves?

What was the purpose of the u.s navy's convoy system

During the growth of colonial america, people saw the need for a colony between south carolina and the spanish in florida. james oglethorpe and 19 settlers were told to start the colony of georgia. which coastal city did oglethorpe and his settlers found? a. jamestown, virginia b. savannah, georgia c. st. augustine, florida d. atlanta, georgia

What is the most celebrated piece of japanese literature and who was its author? why is it important in the literary world? (around 1000 ad by a woman)