What are some causes of the partition of Africa 

1: the European union split Africa up to avoid conflict like in the Americas.

2.The Europeans had certain areas for gold,water,diamonds, iron, cobalt and each European country wanted certain resources for their economy.

3. The Europeans wanted to suppress the African people even more by forcing them into borders this would separate people and reduce the risk of successful uprising.

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