1. Chapter 27.2 Imperialism
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2. Objectives: To explain different forms of colonial control.
To explain the patterns of imperialist management.
To describe British rule in Nigeria.
To Summarize African resistance movements.
To debate effects of colonialism.

3. Main Idea: European embarked on a new phase of empire-building that affected both Africa & the rest of world.
Why it Matters Now: Many former colonies have political problems that are the result of colonial rule.

4. Colonial Control Takes Many Forms
Forms of Imperialism
Characteristics
Examples
Colony
A country or a region governed internally by a foreign power
Somaliland in East Africa was a French Colony
Protectorate
A country or territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power
Britain established a protectorate over Niger River delta
Sphere of Influence
An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges
Liberia was under the sphere of influence of the U.S.
Economic Imperialism
Independent but less developed nations controlled by private business interest rather than by other governments
The Dole Fruit Company controlled pineapple trade in Hawaii

5. Management Methods Indirect Control Direct Control
Local government officials were used
Foreign officials brought in to rule
Limited self-rule
No self-rule
Goal: to develop future leaders
Goal: assimilation
Government institutions are based on European styles but may have local rules
Government institutions are based only on European styles
Examples:
British colonies such as Nigeria, India, Burma
U.S. colonies on the Pacific Islands
French colonies such as Somaliland, Vietnam
German colonies such as Tanganyika
Portuguese colonies such as Angola

6. Case Study: Nigeria/Page 693
Form of Imperialism
Protectorate/ Sphere of Influence
Characteristics of Imperialism
Local administrations/Chiefs/Royal Niger Company (palm-oil trade)
Management Methods
Indirect Control ( Local gov./self-rule)
Example of Methods
Traditional Gov.  British style of government

7. African Resistance
Algeria people fought against French 50 years unsuccessful
West Africa Samori Toure’ led resistance against French for 16 years unsuccessful
German East Africa 26,000 Africans died trying to use magic (maji-maji) to fight German machines guns unsuccessful
Ethiopia resister European successfully Emperor Menelik II/1896 used European weapons to defeat Italian army

8. Impact of Colonial Rule
Good side:
Reduce local conflicts
Europeans brought Africa deeper into world economy
RR, dams & telephone/telegraph
Bad side:
Africans lost control over much land
African traditions were destroyed
People forced out of their homes
Many made to work in bad conditions
Boundaries Europeans drew had no relation to ethnic divisions in Africa