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Copy VocabIsolation – separation from other

nationsAssimilation – the merging of a culture

or its traits into anotherNationalism – loyalty and devotion to

your nationGeopolitical – take land for its strategic

location and products

Essential Question

How did European actions at the Berlin Conference hurt African societies?

Follow along during the Imperialism skit.

The Berlin Conference & Scramble for Africa

Goal(s) of Berlin Conference:–Take Africa’s land–Christianize and Civilize Africa–Divide up Africa’s land between Europe

Words to describe European actions:–Selfish, egotistical, greedy, power hungry,

bickering


Goal(s) of Berlin Conference:–Europe countries want to divide up Africa

and avoid conflict with one another–Want their land/resources

Words to describe European actions:– Greedy, Selfish, ignorant, competitive, egocentric


Goal(s) of Berlin Conference:– Divide Africa between the European nations– To “civilize” Africa, take resources– Avoid conflict between European nations

Words to describe European actions:– Selfish, greedy, foolish, careless, stupid,

egocentric, childish, ignorant, racist


Goal(s) of Berlin Conference:–Divide Africa between the European

countries–Avoid conflict with one another

Words to describe European actions:– Greedy, selfish, egocentric, arrogant, racist, harsh,

disdainful.

Colonial Claims prior to

1878

Colonial Claims by

1914

How did Africa change during this time?•Europeans expand their control of Africa•Increase in Imperialism in Africa

How did Africa change during this time?• Africa goes

from being free to controlled by the Europeans

How did Africa change during this time?• Africa loses its

freedom and independence to the Europeans

• Europeans move deeper into Africa

How did Africa change during this time?•Europeans take all of Africa.•Africa loses its freedom & independence

What exactly is the Scramble for Africa?

European countries rushed to take land in Africa.

Compete for Africa

Germany, France, Britain


Europeans competing to take land in Africa.

France, Germany, Britain


European countries rushing to take land in Africa and resources

Great Britain, Germany, and France


Europeans rushed to take land and resources in Africa

Germany, France, Britain

How are the Europeans being portrayed?• God-like, larger

stature• Educated• Positive, GoodHow are the Europeans portraying the Africans?• Small in stature• Uneducated• Grateful

European POV

How are the Europeans being portrayed?• God-like, superior• Educated• Positive, Bringing

good fortune

How are the Europeans portraying the Africans?• Uneducated, poor• Animal-like• Welcoming

European POV

How are the Europeans being portrayed?• God-like, superior• Educated• Positive influenceHow are the Europeans portraying the Africans?•Sub-human, shorter•Uneducated, uncivilized•Welcoming Europeans

European POV

How are the Europeans being portrayed?• God-like, superior• Larger, positive• EducatedHow are the Europeans portraying the Africans?•Inferior, animal-like•Uneducated, uncivilized•Welcoming Europeans

European POV

Directions

Work on “Imperialism’s Influence on Africa” sheet

Essential QuestionHow did imperialism impact

Africa’s economy, politics, and culture?

Impact on the Economy of Africa

Impact on the Politics of Africa

Impact of the Culture of Africa










Zulu vs British – Note the differences

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3x6RPJOkTs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d17vfJ7bUVo





Is Africa still haunted by Imperialism?

True or False 1. Imperialism had only negative effect on Africa 2. Social Darwinism did not influence Imperialism 3. Most tribal leaders lost power to Europeans 4. Europeans went to Africa for mainly military

reasons 5. Plantations and mines were created in Africa as a

result of Imperialism 6. Imperialism still affects Africa today 7. Exploit means to use something for selfish

purposes 8. Europeans were introduced to Christianity by the

Africans.

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