European powers rushed to increase their penetration of Africa because of all except
A. pressures generated by the spread of industrialization.
B. rivalries that existed among the various nations of Europe.
C. a desire to extend Christianity and the concept of "white man's burden."
D. European technological advances and a superiority of firearms.
E. fear of Russian economic expansion into Central Africa.
Answer: E
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