Read the paragraph from the section "Rushing Into Africa."

In the early 1880s, European countries began quickly grabbing new lands in Africa. Africa became almost completely colonized in just 20 years. Only Liberia and Ethiopia remained free.

Which question is answered in this paragraph?


Why didn't Liberia and Ethiopia become colonized?

Why did European countries want new lands in Africa?

How did African countries fight against European colonization?

How long did it take Europe to colonize most of Africa?