History Matters

Why did France get so much of Africa? (2025x28)

Udgivelsesdato: Okt 27, 2025

As many of you will know, when Africa was Scrambled by the European powers (and Belgium) in the late 19th century, France got a massive chunk of it all to itself. But given that France was seen as the great enemy of Europe and went through long periods of imposed Isolationism, why did it get so much? Why did France get so much of Africa and why didn't the other great powers do anything about it? To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary.