G.Q. – Could the Africans have resisted European imperialism?

Why or why not?

Do Now

The breakdown of traditions, increased levels of pollution, and the expansion of slums are negative aspects of

A) militarism B) pogroms C) collectivization D) urbanization

 

Think Out Loud!!!

How do most people view Africa today? Why do you think they have

the views they have today?

 

I) African WeaknessesA) Wooden boats powered by the wind

B) African tribes fought with each other (no unity)

C) Illiterate (Didn’t know how to read or write)

D) No military training

E) Poor / old weapons and armor

F) Believed too much in religion

II) European Strengths

A) Steel steam-powered ships

B) Maxim Gun – Fast firing machine gun

C) Soldiers trained and educated

D) Better medicine

E) Modernized armor and weapons

III) Ethiopia Resists

A) Menelik II = King of Ethiopia

B) Ethiopia is the only African country not to be imperialized by Europeans

C) Stole European weapons and supplies

D) Used European weapons against the Europeans