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Critique of Imperialism in Asia Identify the type or types of Imperialism you believe was present in each Asian nation we discussed in class. In your expert opinion was Japan actually imperialized why or why not? Explain in detail how the 3 nations experienced and were affected by Imperialism. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being not effective on society or the world and 10 being it greatly impacted the world, give a score to each nation during their Imperialism and explain why you scored it what you did. Do you believe those nations being Imperialized or the world benefited from the experience.

African Imperialism

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING Turn to your partner: From your knowledge of Imperialism which of the FIVE motivations of Imperialism would you predict are present in the Imperialism of Africa.

WHY AFRICA

Economic Interests Slave trade was abolished and the industrial revolution meant that people needed raw materials for factories. Africa had plenty of land and plenty of resources.

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Political Interests As each European country began to obtain land in Africa, the other Nationalistic European countries would try to obtain land to keep their competition in check. Belief = The more colonies you have, the more respect you will receive

Cultural Interests Europeans felt superior to non-Europeans This justified their rule in Africa Their noble duty was to educate and to civilize the Africans

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING Turn to your partner: After learning the things that interested European nations to colonize Africa, where any of your predictions correct. Explain

THE SCRAMBLE

Scramble for Africa In the 1870s the Belgians began to trade with Africans in the Congo. Fearing they would miss out on various raw materials, the other European nations scrambled to establish their presence on the continent. King Leopold

Berlin Conference (1884): European countries decided they could claim African colonies just by setting up government offices in African territory. This set off a Great Scramble as Europeans rushed to colonize Africa. Why???

Europeans: Carving up a Continent Who is missing from this picture???

Scramble for Africa Berlin Conference In 1884, to avoid conflict amongst themselves, European leaders met at the Berlin Conference to set up rules for colonizing Africa. No Africans were invited. Berlin Conference

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING Oldest Partner: Justify why it was ok not to allow Africans at the Berlin Conference Youngest Partner: Justify why it wasn’t ok not to allow Africans at the Berlin Conference

Scramble for Africa Berlin Conference The European powers agreed that before they could claim territory they would have to set up an outpost. Whoever was the first to build the outpost gained that area of land. Berlin Conference

Where Would You Start If you were a leader of a country of Europe at the Berlin Conference, what part of Africa would you try to conquer first and why? Use the map on the following slide to help with answer. Please user the book to figure out what nation has what resource.

Europeans In Africa Britain Europeans In Africa By 1914

Europeans In Africa France Europeans In Africa By 1914

Europeans In Africa Germany Europeans In Africa By 1914

Europeans In Africa Italy Europeans In Africa By 1914

Europeans In Africa Belgium Europeans In Africa By 1914

Europeans In Africa Europeans In Africa By 1914 Portugal

Europeans In Africa Europeans In Africa By 1914 Spain

Europeans In Africa Britain France Germany Italy Belgium Portugal By 1914 Portugal Spain

CONFLICTS

Many Africans fought back: “I have listened to your words but can find no reason why I should obey you – I would rather die first… If you desire friendship, then I am ready for it, today and always. But I cannot be your subject. If you desire war, then I am ready.” -Chief Machemba (1890) What do you think happened?

The Boers

Southern Africa AFRICA The Boers AFRICA In the mid-1600s, Dutch farmers known as Boers settled in southern Africa in Cape Colony. The became rich off of ivory. Cape Colony Cape Colony Cape Town

Southern Africa The Anglo-Boer War In the late 1800s, the discovery of gold and diamonds in the northern Boer territory set off the Anglo-Boer war. The war was from 1899-1902 and involved bitter guerrilla fighting. The British won, but at a great cost. British Boers

Boers Boers British

The Zulus

Southern Africa The Zulus Shaka Zulu In the early 1800s in southern Africa, an African leader named Shaka conquered and united tribes to form the Zulu nation. Zulu Nation Cape Colony Cape Town

Southern Africa The Zulus The Zulus were skilled and organized fighters. Shaka used his power and fought against European slave traders and ivory hunters.

Southern Africa The Anglo-Zulu War In 1879 the Zulus wiped out a British force at the battle of Isandlwana.

Southern Africa The Anglo-Zulu War However, it was not long before the superior weaponry of the British overtook the Zulus at the battle of Rorke’s Drift.

“Whatever happens, we have got the Maxim gun, and they have not.” Remember? “Whatever happens, we have got the Maxim gun, and they have not.” When Africans rebelled, Europeans killed thousands of Yao, Zulu, Asante, Shona, Herero, and Maji-Maji people. Ethiopia was the only exception…

Ethiopia Victory Emperor Menelik II modernized the army, along with roads, bridges, and schools. When the Italians invaded they were defeated so badly by Menelik that no other Europeans tried to take Ethiopia.

Europeans In Africa Britain France Germany Italy Belgium Portugal By 1914 Portugal Spain

Ethiopia

Ethiopia Independent Africans The Ethiopians kept their freedom through a successful military resistance. Emperor Menelik II modernized the army, along with roads, bridges, and schools. When the Italians invaded they were defeated so badly by Menelik that no other Europeans tried to take Ethiopia.

Liberia

Liberia Independent Africans After the slave trade was outlawed, abolitionists in the United States promoted the idea of returning freed slaves to Africa. In the early 1800s, President Monroe helped free slaves settle in Liberia. The former slaves named the capital city Monrovia in his honor. President Monroe

Effects of Imperialism Positive Results Negative Results 1. Unified national states created 1. Encouraged tribal wars by creating artificial borders 2. Improved medical care, sanitation, and nutrition 2. Created population explosion  famine 3. Increased agricultural production 3. Produced cash crops needed by Europeans, and not food for Africans 4. Improved transportation and communication facilities 4. Exploited natural resources: minerals, lumber, rubber, human rights. 5. Expanded educational opportunities 5. Downgraded traditional African culture  westernization

Is Imperialism a positive or a negative; overall? Extended Response Is Imperialism a positive or a negative; overall? 3 Paragraphs (3 Examples)