Libyan colonization

          The Italians have been interacting with Libya through education for many years. In 1810 Franciscan missionaries established a school on the coastal town of Tripoli and taught there for many years. The Italians colonized Libya by conquering the Ottoman empire. On October 3, 1911 the Italians attacked Tripoli liberating Libya from the Ottoman empire. The Italians looked at Libya as the only bit of North Africa left to colonize. They saw the Ottoman Turks as a weak people. Libya was close to Italy and was an ideal place to colonize with a Mediterranean coast.

 

The empires that were taking over were motivated by power and land and more important would be the seaports. The seaports provide access for ship to arrive and trade. From 1911 to 1934 the Italians had a big interest in Libya who was, at the time, controlled by the Ottoman Empire. Italy saw Libya as being close to home and had a valuable Mediterranean coast. This coastline provided easy access to other colonies and produced free trade. 

References:

Boddy-Evans, Alistair. "Libya." African History. Web. 19 Apr. 2015. <http://africanhistory.about.com/od/eraindependence/ig/North-African-Independence/Atlas-Libya.htm>.