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The Scramble for Africa

The Scramble for Africa. Mr. Mizak Global Studies. Quick Review. What is Imperialism? Stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations Economically Politically Culturally Militarily Why would countries try to create empires?. Reasons for Imperialism.

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The Scramble for Africa

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  1. The Scramble for Africa Mr. Mizak Global Studies

  2. Quick Review • What is Imperialism? • Stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations • Economically • Politically • Culturally • Militarily • Why would countries try to create empires?

  3. Reasons for Imperialism • Economic Factors- • Growth of industry in Europe created a need for new sources of natural resources • New markets to sell goods were needed • Nationalistic Factors- • Competition among European nations • Nationalism-devotion to one’s nation

  4. Reasons (cont) • Military Factors- Increase in military technology produced armies that were far superior to those in the 3rd world. • Humanitarian Factors- Many believed it was their duty to civilize and spread the blessing of Western Civilization • “The White Man’s Burden”

  5. The Scramble for Africa • Before the 1800s not much was known about Africa First European Contact- Early explorers of the 1800s • many were missionaries- both Catholic and Protestant • sincere in desire to help, paternalistic in view • European nations realized there was much to gain from Africa = “The Scramble for Africa”

  6. Berlin Conference 1884-1885 • Due to heightened interest in Africa, Europe came together to decide how Africa would be divided • no Africans are invited to attend the conference • legitimizes “Scramble for Africa”

  7. The “New Africa” 1885

  8. Impact of European Rule • European nations set up governments that reflected their own • Legal systems were based on abstract principles of right and wrong • Africans saw European principles as unjust • Colonial Governments • Direct rule- Colonial power controlled gov. at every level • Indirect rule- Traditional rules left in place but still under European rule

  9. Pros/Cons of European Colonization • Pros • New systems of transportation and communication • Travel became easier • Better medical care • Better schools • Cons • Africans forced to work on projects for very low wages • Old traditions were lost

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