1. The Scramble for Africa *Write GREEN text in your notes*

2. #4: Define Imperialism.
A country making itself more powerful by claiming land in other places
The land they get is called a “colony”
AKA colonialism or colonization

3. In the late 1800s, many European countries wanted to establish colonies in Africa
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Germany
Italy
Portugal
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Denmark
Ottoman Empire
Austria-Hungary
Norway
Sweden

4. #5: Berlin Conference of 1884
Purpose:
To divide Africa among European countries without war
Claimed entire continent (except for 2 places)
No Africans invited to come

5. Africa before the Berlin Conference

6. Africa after the Berlin Conference

7. #6. Why Colonize Africa?

10. Why Colonize Africa?
More land Farming opportunities Minerals Forestry opportunities Oil Weak population for labor Close for trade

11. The Scramble Begins
After Berlin Conference, Europeans entered Africa and took over
Known as “Scramble for Africa”

12. #7: Effects of the Scramble for Africa
Resources were overused and abused.

13. #7: Effects of the Scramble for Africa
2. Worsened conflict among ethnic groups. -ex: Hutus & Tutsis in Rwanda

14. #7: Effects of the Scramble for Africa
3. Europeans forced Africans to change their culture.
Ex: language, religion, clothing, etc.

15. #7: Effects of the Scramble for Africa
4. Europeans did not give Africans money to help improve their countries. *They didn’t help build roads, hospitals, schools, etc. *Europeans helped keep Africa 3rd World

16. #7: Effects of the Scramble for Africa
5. Africans forced to work for little/no pay

17. #7: Effects of the Scramble for Africa
6. Many families were split up.

18. 8. Why are there no 1st world countries in Africa?
The slave trade
The Scramble for Africa
Many civil wars
Unstable governments

19. Political Cartoons and the Scramble for Africa

20. What is a political cartoon?
An illustration containing a political or social message; used as a way of speaking out for or against something that is happening in the world.

21. What is this political cartoon saying about England?
What is the cartoon comparing England to?

22. How does the cartoon represent colonization in Africa?
Who do you think the snake represents?