1. The Scramble for Africa
Chapter 11.3

2. February 23, 2015 Bellringer True or False??
The United States occupied Egypt in 1882 to protect its interests and maintain the security of the Suez Canal.
Write your responses in your notebooks along with this question!!

3. Belgian Congo
Leopold II – The king of Belgium who claimed territory for himself.
Created a personal fortune by exploiting the Congo’s natural resources
Forced Congolese subjects to extract rubber
Millions of workers died from overwork and disease

4. The Zulu
In the early 1800s, their leader Shaka built a strong Zulu kingdom
1879 – British invade Zulu territory
Cetshwayo – Shaka’s nephew, wins a major victory against the British
British defeat the Zulu
Annex their kingdom as a colony

5. Ethiopia Only African nation to retain their independence
Menelik II – modernized and established a modern army
Ethiopian forces led by Menelik II defeated the Italians at the Battle of Adwa (1896)

6. French West Africa
Samory Touré – Malinke leader, fought the French for 15 years, declares himself king of Guinea
1898 French capture Touré and ends all resistance in West Africa

7. German East Africa Africans call on their gods for spiritual guidance
To combat Germans, Africans sprinkle majic water on them – “maji” to protect them from bullets
Maji Maji Rebellion quickly put down and Germans kill tens of thousands

8. Homework
Section 3 Assessment Page 362, 1-4 Quiz on Thursday Complete question four! Do not leave it blank. You can do it!!!