Tuesday December 4 2012 Lombardi Aim How was

Tuesday – December 4, 2012 Lombardi Aim: How was Africa “carved up” among European powers? Do Now: Use the map of Africa to answer the following questions: 1. Which countries were competing for Africa? 2. What do you think they are competing for? Mr.

H. W. #4 • The Scramble for Africa: – Read the handout; highlight all important parts. – Answer the questions in full sentences. – Complete the graphic organizer on the front. – DO NOT COPY ANOTHER STUDENT’S WORK! – Due: Tomorrow, December 5

th 19 Century Imperialism

Imperialism in Africa Vocabulary • caliph – a religious or political leader • expansion – the process of growing your empire • alliance – joining forces with another group or nation • expedition – a journey taken to accomplish a goal • parley – a discussion or conference • partition – to divide up among different groups or nations

The Scramble for Africa • Berlin Conference (1884) – European officials met in Berlin, Germany to settle rival claims to land in Africa. – No African nations were invited. – 20 years later, almost the entire African continent was partitioned out to European countries. Europeans used: – Strong military & superior technology to settle African colonies – Trickery & surprise to divide & conquer African nations • Ethiopia was the only nation to resist colonization

The Scramble for Africa

Activity Read- A White Man Comes Down the River Keep in Mind…Who is writing this story? /What is his reaction? /Why did he react this way? /How would you have reacted? Write a three-paragraph creative story that imagines how Chief Mojimba’s life changed after the imperialists took over

Summary • How was Africa “carved up” among European powers?

Critical Thinking Questions: 1. How can we analyze the causes of 19 th century imperialism? 2. Why might imperialistic nations feel the need to conquer other nations? 3. If you were an imperialist how would you justify your position? 4. Compare and contrast the industrial revolution and imperialism. 5. Explain why you believe one cause of imperialism is more important than another.

Regents Prep - Imperialism