What was the Scramble for Africa Learning Objectives
What was the ‘Scramble for Africa’? Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson I will be able to. . . 1. Define what the ‘Scramble for Africa’ was. 2. Identify the European powers who were involved. 3. Examine why the European powers were involved in the ‘Scramble for Africa’.
Definition: • Scramble for Africa - was the invasion, occupation and colonization of African territory by European powers during the period between 1881 and 1914 • Copy this definition into your books please.
Task: • Using the map of Africa to help you, write down the countries that had the most colonies. • Why was African territories important to the British? (Think of why India was important to the British empire)
Video: • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=c. AMTBDRRf. E • History TV – answer the questions. • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Pvp. Du. NIB TKc • Berlin Conference
Task: • Imagine that you are an African or Indian native whose land have just been controlled by the British. Write a diary entry on your thoughts. You should include: – Key events, on how the British took control. – Why the British wanted to take control of the lands. – Are you treated well, and why? – What are your views on the Berlin conference? Explain what it is, and how it effects you.
Plenary: • Finally, write down something that: – Has made you think – You would like to know more on – You were unsure of/confused.
Have you met your learning objectives? • Can you: 1. Define what the ‘Scramble for Africa’ was. 2. Identify the European powers who were involved. 3. Examine why the European powers were involved in the ‘Scramble for Africa’. ? ?
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