In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Western nations wanted to expand their territory. After the industrial revolution, the wealth and technology of Western countries could be used to conquer less advanced societies. European powers began to build empires in Africa. They discovered that Africa was home to many valuable natural resources that they needed to power their industries and provide cheap raw materials for factories. They wanted new markets where they could trade the factories' good products and a place to invest their profits. European nations also wanted to spread Christianity and considered themselves superior. Meanwhile, the powerful industrialized countries of Europe wanted to gain power by building empires abroad. Thanks to their economic and military powers, Europeans were able to colonize and dominate Africa. European imperialism had a negative impact on African culture; environment and was racist towards Africans while trying to make them adapt to Western mores. European imperialism had a huge environmental impact on Africans. Europeans settled in Africa and completely ruined the environment through deforestation and the use of raw materials, which were bad for the environment. In the article titled “Kabongo: The Story of a Kikuyu Chief,” author St. Barber Baker explains the negative impact of Europe on Africa. Europeans took control of African lands through subjugation; in the meantime, they acquire total leadership over African lands. Africans were forced to fight in wars. Europeans had a huge environmental impact on African territory. The felling of trees by Europeans has affected the environment, which could eventually lead to global warming. Even though this article is historical fiction and is written by a British author, Africans collaborated on the source and found these facts relevant. The author spent a lot of time living