Which European power primarily controlled the vast territories of Northwest Africa?
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Correct answer: France
France established a massive colonial empire in West and North Africa, including modern-day Algeria, Senegal, and Mali. Their goal was often framed as a 'mission civilisatrice' or civilizing mission.
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