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What part did Joseph Thomson play in African history?

  • Scramble for Africa

  • Industrial Revolution

  • Colonial America

  • World War I

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The Scramble for Africa, a period of intense European colonization, was influenced by Joseph Thomson's explorations. Thomson's detailed accounts of East Africa's geography and resources sparked European interest in the region, providing justification for colonial expansion. His writings highlighted the potential economic and strategic value of African territories, contributing to the heightened competition among European powers to secure control over these lands.
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