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By what year was all of Africa colonised by the Europeans?

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1894
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1904
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1914
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1934
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The correct option is C 1914
During the 1870s, about 10% of Africa was under the control of colonial powers. By 1914, almost all of Africa was colonised by Europeans. This frantic struggle to claim African territories was called the “Scramble for Africa” or the “Partition of Africa”.

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