Why were europeans interested in colonizing africa? africa had an abundance of raw materials for industry. africa exported a lot of tea. africa was a potential market for european products of industry. africa was an important part of the spice trade.

Its A. Africa had both an abundance and a large variety of resources.

How  did spanish  power increaseunder charles  v and philip ii? in 1519,charles  v inherited a huge empire. he became king of  spain  and was also the heir to the hapsburg empire. during his 42-year reign, philip worked to expand  spanish  influence, strengthen the catholic church, and make his own power absolute. hope this !