From 1880 to 1914 European nations used imperialism

From 1880 to 1914 European nations used imperialism to dominate the continent of Africa

Thechanged Industrial Revolution The arrival of Europeans Africa led to imperialism in Before Europeans, During the. Africa Age of Exploration, Africa in thecoast mid-1800 s was divided Europeans into tribal explored clansthe African …and brought African slaves to their colonies in America …and powerful Islamic kingdoms

In the 1870 s, the discoveries of a missionary named David Livingstone increased European interest in Africa Reports of large deposits of natural resources & the rise of nationalism in Europe set off a race for African colonies Social Darwinism, steamboats, & industrial weapons encouraged the conquest of Africa The first Europeans to explore the interior of Africa were missionaries & explorers

The race for African colonies was so fierce that Europeans became afraid wars would break out In 1884, 14 nations Any nation claim Quick class could discussion: met at the Congress of What land inkind Africa by notifying of rules do you Berlin to “set the rules” think otherthey nations & up showing came with? for colonizing in Africa it could control the area No African nations were invited to attend; No concern was given to ethnic divisions in Africa

By 1914, Europeans controlled 90% of Africa France took most of west Africa Belgium claimed the Congo in central Africa Germany had many colonies throughout Africa These nations used African colonies to gain diamonds, tin, gold, rubber & built cash-crop plantations

The most dominant British industry fueled imperial power in Africa demand for raw materials was Great Britain claimed colonies in Egypt & in East Africa England Egypt South Africa In 1882, Britain seized control of the Suez Canal from a French company India Britain seized control of South Africa from the Dutch Many citizens in England dreamed of a British colony from “Capetown to Cairo”

The most important empire-builder in Africa was British businessman, Cecil Rhodes His De. Beers Company created diamond mines in South Africa Rhodes gained new colonies for Britain in southern Africa Rhodes used his wealth to build railroads & telegraph lines in Africa

What was the impact of European imperialism in Africa? Europeans introduced …but transportation new technologies like routes only connected railroads, telegraph lines, areas that benefited & steamboats… European businessmen Europeans brought an …but Africans were paid end to the slave trade… low wages & exploited

What was the impact of European imperialism in Africa? Europeans built schools, …but Africans were churches, & hospitals… taught European culture Europeans profited off Africa’s raw materials & cheap African labor Africans were unable to rule themselves, participate in voting, or learn professional skills In South Africa, the British segregated society called apartheid which remained in place for over 100 years

Africans rebelled against European rule, but were defeated due to advanced European weaponry

Africa remained under the control of European imperialists from the 1880 s until the 1950 s & 1960 s