THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA

1. Note the three motives behind the European race for colonies. Raw Materials National Pride Christian Conversion Racism (justification)

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2. Note two technological advantages Europeans had over the Africans. Weapons RailRoads Steam Ships Quinine

Many Languages & Cultures Lack of Technology Traditional Rivalries 3. Note two factors within Africa that made it vulnerable to European conquest. Many Languages & Cultures Lack of Technology Traditional Rivalries

4. Note two outcomes of the Berlin Conference in 1884 & 1885. Agreement amongst 14 nations to divide Africa The goal to change Africans (assimilation)

Zulus Boers (Dutch) British 5. Note three groups that clashed over territory and resources in S. Africa Zulus Boers (Dutch) British

6. Note one outcome of the Boer War Creation of a self-governing Union of S. Africa controlled by British