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Palm oil was used to make soap and candles in West Africa. They produced a lot of these resources and had much access to the needed materials. The French wanted these products to further help their country develop.

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Britannica

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There were many resources that the French wanted from the Africans like,

- Guar Gum
- Palm Oil and Palm-Kernel-Oil
- Cotton
- Peanuts
- Coffee
- Bananas
- Cocoa
- Soap
- Candles
- Fabrics

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Economics was the Main Cause of Imperialism 

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Economics was the Main Cause of Imperialism 

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The Economic aspect of European Imperialism was one of the main causes as to why these African colonies were overtaken. The Africans in French West Africa specifically had many useful resources that weren't available back in France. The French would force the Africans to grow and produce these materials so they could later sell it for European money. This cycle grew their economy, bringing more money in which is why it was one of the main reasons for imperialism in Africa.

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French West Africa was a large part of Africa controlled by the French in from 1895 until 1958.

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Palm Oil and Palm-Kernel-Oil are both made from Palm trees and was used in processed foods and was a base for candles and soaps. These oils could also be used for many other purposes as well.

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Guar Gum was used to thicken cosmetic lotions and was made from Guar Beans. The French would sell the lotions for European money and many of them could make lots of money by selling these.

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Fabrics were made from cotton and were used to make clothing and furniture. The fabrics often were made by women, as it was known as the females role in society back in the 1800s.

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Cotton was used to make fabrics and was locally grow in West Africa. Africans would pick the cotton for hours on end to eventually be made into clothing and furniture for the French.

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All of these resources were used for food but peanuts and bananas were also used for creating certain oils. These foods became part of many French diets and were African delicacies.