French Colonial Aims in West Africa
9 min

French Colonial Aims in West Africa

Published on 10/4/2024

french colonial policy
scramble for africa
west african history
european imperialism
colonial expansion

Authors:

C. W. NewburyA. S. Kanya-Forstner

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Discover how French policies fueled the fierce competition for West Africa in the late 19th century. Learn about France's motivations for empire expansion, its rivalries with other European nations, and the lasting impacts on the region's history.

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