1. Nationalism & Imperialism

2.  The policy of extending a nation’s authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political hegemony over other nations

3.  In 1876, King Leopold II of Belgium created the International African Association  This was meant to control the Congo Basin, which was rich in minerals  The Berlin Conference was held in 1884, and decided to let Leopold keep the Congo Basin  For future claims a country must add economic development to any land it occupies

5.  Great Britain claims land stretching from Egypt to South Africa  France occupies a lot of west Africa  Germany occupies modern day Tanzania and Namibia  Portugal occupied Angola and Mozambique  Ethiopia and Liberia remain untouched

9.  Pride in one’s own country would result in competition with other countries

10.  Europeans saw themselves as the most advanced civilization and it was their duty to “civilize” people in Africa  It’s during this time that Rudyard Kipling writes “The White Man’s Burden” (1899)  Originally about American take over of Philippines  Justifies policy of Imperialism as a noble policy

11.  Africa had an abundance of raw materials such as:  Copper  Cotton  Rubber  Tea  Tin

14.  Pretend you are a leader in Europe in the late 19 th century  Would you agree or disagree with the policy of imperialism in Africa?  Write 10 sentences defending your position