What was a major reason european nations
competed for control of africa during the second
half of the 180os?
(1) africa had a wealth of natural resources.
(2) slave labor was needed in the americas.
(3) african nations offered religious and political
freedom.
(4) europeans needed land for their excess
population.

The correct answer is 1) Africa had a wealth of resources.

This competition among European nations over the resources in Africa was known as the "Scramble for Africa." This era of competition was spurred by resources such as oil, timber, gold, coltan. These resources had the potential to make European countries extremely rich. This is why fighting ensued over different territories in Africa for a significant part of the 19th century.

it increased the power of the king of england.