The Age of Imperialism

Imperialism The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating the political, economic, and social life of the people of that land.

African Imperialism Until the late 1800s Europeans were discouraged from conquering Africa by Malaria, impassable rivers and powerful African armies.

David Livingstone Scottish minister who searched for the source of the Nile River

As European nations industrialized, they searched for new markets and raw materials to improve their economy

Berlin Conference The Berlin conference (1884-1885) established the rules for the division of Africa.

By 1914 only Liberia and Ethiopia remained free from European control

Colonized and controlled by King Leopold II of Belgium Congo Colonized and controlled by King Leopold II of Belgium

South Africa Zulu, Dutch and British Dutch settle cape of Good Hope in 1652 Boers- Dutch settlers Early 1800s Zulu Chief Shaka created a large state in South Africa

Boer War 1899- Boer War between the Dutch and British

Imperialism The Age of Imperialism Imperialism- The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating the political, economic and social life of the people of that nation. Until the late 1800s Europeans were discouraged from conquering Africa by Malaria ,impassable rivers and powerful African armies. David Livingstone- Scottish minister who searched for the source of the Nile River. As European nations industrialized, they searched for new Markets and raw materials to improve their economies. Berlin Conference 1884-1885 rules for the division of Africa. By 1914 only Liberia and Ethiopia remained free from European control. South Africa - Zulu, Dutch, and British. Dutch settle Cape of Good Hope in 1652 Boers- Dutch settlers Early 1800s Zulu Chief Shaka created a large state in South Africa. 1899- Boer war between the Dutch and the British