Resisted means to actively oppose or fight against something. In this context, resisting refers to African efforts to resist European imperialism and colonization during the scramble for Africa.
Related terms
Nationalism: Nationalism is a strong sense of pride and loyalty towards one's own nation or ethnic group. It often fuels resistance movements against foreign domination.
Pan-Africanism: Pan-Africanism is a movement that advocates for solidarity among people of African descent worldwide. It promotes unity, independence, and self-determination in order to resist colonial rule.
Independence movements: Independence movements are political campaigns seeking autonomy, self-governance, or complete independence from external control. In Africa, these movements emerged as responses to European imperialism and colonization.