European Imperialism Colonization of Africa 1 st only

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European Imperialism

European Imperialism

Colonization of Africa § 1 st only explore the coasts of Africa. § steamships

Colonization of Africa § 1 st only explore the coasts of Africa. § steamships and railroads allowed travel into the continent § Colonialism is the forced control of one nation by another nation to use its resources.

Reasons for Colonization § Africa is a continent of vast wealth. § cotton §

Reasons for Colonization § Africa is a continent of vast wealth. § cotton § rubber § ivory § diamonds § gold. § copper and tin § The industrial revolution in Europe needed more raw materials.

Reasons for Colonization § a source of cheap labor § rich in natural resources

Reasons for Colonization § a source of cheap labor § rich in natural resources § new markets for European goods

Suez Canal § important trade route. § man-made water route between Europe and Asia.

Suez Canal § important trade route. § man-made water route between Europe and Asia. § before its construction, ships had to travel around the continent of Africa.

European Way § Europeans wanted to change African culture § missionary-person who goes to

European Way § Europeans wanted to change African culture § missionary-person who goes to a foreign country to spread his or her religion. § brought Christianity to Africa. § tried to end the slave trade.

“The Scramble for Africa” § Berlin Conference set up by Europeans to § §

“The Scramble for Africa” § Berlin Conference set up by Europeans to § § divide up Africa (Partition) Partition-to split apart African rulers did not attend. Europe owned most of Africa by its end. Only Ethiopia and Liberia were not colonies.

Summary § Explain the significance of Europe's interests in Africa (reasons for colonization, Suez

Summary § Explain the significance of Europe's interests in Africa (reasons for colonization, Suez Canal, Partitioning and the Berlin Conference.

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