Why Were Chartered Companies Initially More Common Than Direct Colonization

Why were chartered companies initially more common than direct colonization in Africa?

A) It was easier to infiltrate the continent commercially than militarily
B) Direct colonization had been unsuccessful elsewhere
C) Direct colonization was thought to be inhumane
D) Europe was generally ambivalent towards creating an African empire
E) African societies welcomed commercial ties

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