What happened? The purpose of this assignment is to discover the positive (+) and negative (-) results of European colonialism of Africa

European Viewpoint Positive + Negative - African Viewpoint Positive + Negative -

Directions European Viewpoint = orange paper European Viewpoint = orange paper African Viewpoint = green paper African Viewpoint = green paper Determine where the strips go on the chart Determine where the strips go on the chart

European viewpoint Positive or Negative? 1.Colonies provided Europe with strategic military and economic advantages (ex. natural resources, control over trade routes). 2.Many Africans were converted to Christianity and “civilized”. 3.Colonial rule in many places, especially the Congo, was morally wrong. 4.Europe received minerals and other natural resources from colonies, which fed the Industrial Revolution in Europe. 5.Colonial rule was expensive. Colonies were costly to run. 6.Europeans had access to a cheap labor source. Africans were cheaper workers. 7.European powers had to fight against rebellions in African colonies. 8. Europe developed trade relationships with Africa. Africans bought European manufactured goods.

European Positive 1.Colonies provided Europe with strategic military and economic advantages (ex. natural resources, control over trade routes). 4.Europe received minerals and other natural resources from colonies, which fed the Industrial Revolution in Europe. 8.Europe developed trade relationships with Africa. Africans bought European manufactured goods. 6.Europeans had access to a cheap labor source. Africans were cheaper workers. 2.Many Africans were converted to Christianity and “civilized”. European Negative 3. Colonial rule in many places, especially the Congo, was morally wrong. 5. Colonial rule was expensive. Colonies were costly to run. 7. European powers had to fight against rebellions in African colonies.

African Viewpoint Positive or Negative? 1.Africans educated in Europe came back and helped their countries. 2.Africans had to fight against colonial powers. 3.Africans lost control over their natural resources (ex. diamonds, gold, rubber). 4.Africans were not properly prepared for independence (ex. lacked education on how to run a government). 5.European powers somewhat improved transportation routes, communication lines, health facilities, housing, and education. 6.European settlers seized good land, taking it away from Africans. 7.Europeans divided Africa with no regard to ethnic groups (ex. cultures) and religious groups. 8.Africans learned about international trade and how to run competitive businesses. 9.Many African leaders were removed from power. 10.Some Africans were forced into hard labor for low wages. 11. The influence of traditional African practices was undermined. African cultures were looked down upon as uncivilized and replaced with European practices.

African Positive 1. Africans educated in Europe came back and helped their countries. 5. European powers somewhat improved transportation routes, communication lines, health facilities, housing, and education. 8. Africans learned about international trade and how to run competitive businesses. African Negative 2. Africans had to fight against colonial powers. 3. Africans lost control over their natural resources (ex. diamonds, gold, rubber). 4. Africans were not properly prepared for independence (ex. lacked education on how to run a government). 6. European settlers seized good land, taking it away from Africans. 7. Europeans divided Africa with no regard to ethnic groups (ex. cultures) and religious groups. 9. Many African leaders were removed from power. 10. Some Africans were forced into hard labor for low wages. 11. The influence of traditional African practices was undermined. African cultures were looked down upon as uncivilized and replaced with European practices.

What do you think? In your opinion, was European colonization of Africa a good (positive) period in African history or a bad (negative) one? In your opinion, was European colonization of Africa a good (positive) period in African history or a bad (negative) one? Give 2 facts or pieces of evidence to justify your answer. Give 2 facts or pieces of evidence to justify your answer.

Do you know the standard? How did European colonialism lead to... 1) conflict 2) civil war 3) artificial political boundaries You should use 2 facts per question from the notes or chart to explain your answers. (fighting between Africans in their own country) (fighting between Africans in their own country) (European or non-native country borders) (fights or disagreements between Africans and Europeans) (fights or disagreements between Africans and Europeans)

How did colonialism lead to conflict? 3. Colonial rule in many places, especially the Congo, was morally wrong. 3. Colonial rule in many places, especially the Congo, was morally wrong. 7. European powers had to fight against rebellions in African colonies. 7. European powers had to fight against rebellions in African colonies. 2. Africans had to fight against colonial powers. 2. Africans had to fight against colonial powers. 3. Africans lost control over their natural resources (ex. diamonds, gold, rubber). 3. Africans lost control over their natural resources (ex. diamonds, gold, rubber). 6. European settlers seized good land, taking it away from Africans. 6. European settlers seized good land, taking it away from Africans. 9. Many African leaders were removed from power. 9. Many African leaders were removed from power. 10. Some Africans were forced into hard labor for low wages. 10. Some Africans were forced into hard labor for low wages. 11.The influence of traditional African practices was undermined. African cultures were looked down upon as uncivilized and replaced with European practices. 11.The influence of traditional African practices was undermined. African cultures were looked down upon as uncivilized and replaced with European practices.

How did colonialism lead to civil war? Africans were not properly prepared for independence (ex. lacked education on how to run a government). Africans were not properly prepared for independence (ex. lacked education on how to run a government). Europeans divided Africa with no regard to ethnic groups (ex. cultures) and religious groups. Europeans divided Africa with no regard to ethnic groups (ex. cultures) and religious groups. These different ethnic and religious groups wanted to be in CONTROL of their new countries These different ethnic and religious groups wanted to be in CONTROL of their new countries This lead too many bloody and long CIVIL WARS throughout Africa This lead too many bloody and long CIVIL WARS throughout Africa

How did colonialism lead to artificial political boundaries? Europeans PARTIONED (divided) Africa into separate COUNTRIES. They created new political BOUNDARIES without considering the original tribal LOYALTIES and TERRITORIES Europeans PARTIONED (divided) Africa into separate COUNTRIES. They created new political BOUNDARIES without considering the original tribal LOYALTIES and TERRITORIES Europeans divided Africa with no regard to ethnic groups (ex. cultures) and religious groups. Europeans divided Africa with no regard to ethnic groups (ex. cultures) and religious groups.