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By the late nineteenth century, the European powers had colonized a large portion of Africa. Some countries became part of the European world in their free will thinking that joining the European powers would bring much good to them. Although, those who did not have this way of thinking fought back and resisted the colonial move. The Europeans had one significant advantage over the African tribes they encountered: superior weapons like the Maxim machine gun, …

…after the colonization also was bound to happen, because no one likes getting pushed around or told orders. It was only through unity with other tribes that allowed the Africans to win against some of the European powers. Those that still hadn't won, just had to get used to the new changes. (834 words) Sources: Worksheets: The Partition and Colonization of Africa African Resistance task sheet/ homework sheet Notes that were made in class + Class discussions