1. European Imperialism in Africa
a policy of conquering and ruling other lands

2. African Trade [15c-17c]

3. A – African imperialism begins with-
King Leopold II of Belgium signs treaties with local chiefs of the Congo River Valley- becomes known as the Belgian Congo
Leopold ruled the Congo like his own
private estate. Natives worked in rubber fields and those that did not supply enough rubber had their hands cut off.

4. 5-8 Million Victims! (50% of Popul.)
It is blood-curdling to see them (the soldiers) returning with the hands of the slain, and to find the hands of young children amongst the bigger ones evidencing their bravery...The rubber from this district has cost hundreds of lives, and the scenes I have witnessed, while unable to help the oppressed, have been almost enough to make me wish I were dead... This rubber traffic is steeped in blood, and if the natives were to rise and sweep every white person on the Upper Congo into eternity, there would still be left a fearful balance to their credit Belgian Official

5. F – Fighting for Africa
Soon after Belgium- European powers engaged in a “Scramble for Africa” starting in the 1870s.
By 1890, most of Africa came under European control.
European Imperialism in Africa

6. The major European powers to acquire
African territories were Great Britain,
France, Germany, Belgium, Portugal,
and Italy.

7. R – Riches in Africa
The discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa increased European interest.
This caused European powers to come in conflict with one another.

9. I – Imperial powers meet at Berlin Conference (1884-1885)
Disputes among the imperial powers were worked out at the conference
At the Berlin Conference, rules were laid out as to how divide Africa. Any European country must notify others when land is claimed.
No African natives were invited to the conference.

10. By 1914, only
Ethiopia
and
Liberia
remained
independent.

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RED

12. A positive effect of European imperialism
was the introduction of modern
transportation and communication
systems, such as telegraphs, railroads,
and telephones.

13. European medicine and improved nutrition
The introduction of
European medicine and improved nutrition
led to an expansion of population.

14. However, there were many negative effects of European Imperialism
on Africa. African peoples were treated
as inferior (lesser peoples) to Europeans.

15. Europeans divided Africa and ignored
the tribal, ethnic, and cultural boundaries
of the African people. This has led to
tribal conflicts in many African nations
that continue to this day.

16. A – African Imperialism Motives
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17. Source for
Raw
Materials
European Nationalism
Missionary Activity
Industrial
Revolution
European
Motives
For Colonization
Markets for Finished Goods
Military & Naval Bases
Social Darwinism
Places to Dump Unwanted/ Excess Popul.
European Racism
Humanitarian Reasons
Soc. & Eco. Opportunities
“White Man’s Burden”

18. The White Mans Burden
The White Mans Burden

19. think of a street gang & its turf Britain selling opium to China
sphere of influence – When one country has trading rights in another place. Area in which an outside power claims exclusive trading/economic privilege.
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think of a street gang & its turf
Britain selling opium to China
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20. colony– Settlement ruled directly by a mother country
colony– Settlement ruled directly by a mother country. Officials sent from “mother country” to rule people & impose culture, language, politics, & economics (France, Germany, Belgium).
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21. protectorate – Country whose policies are guided by a foreign country- not directly ruled. Local rulers left in place, but accepted advice regarding trade, industry, politics & missionaries.
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