European Partitioning of Africa 7th grade Social Studies European Partitioning of Africa

SS7H1 The student will analyze continuity and change in Africa leading to the 21st century SS7H1

SS7H1a Explain how the European partitioning across Africa contributed to conflict, civil war, and artificial political boundaries SS7H1a

European sailors reached the southern tip of Africa by 1488 Between the late 1400s and the late 1700s, Europeans were more interested in the New World Major European exploration of Africa did not begin until the late 1700s Early Exploration

Imperialism Imperialism Take control of another region’s government, trade, and culture Europeans began this process in the New World, and it continued in Africa Imperialism

Scramble for Africa Berlin Conference (1884-1885) Set up the rules for the colonization of Africa Scramble for Africa (1885-1914) Powerful European nations began claiming lands in Africa Scramble for Africa

European Interest in Africa After losing territories in the Americas and Asia, Europeans needed Africa to provide aw materials and income Conflicts occurred between: Europeans v. Europeans Europeans v. Africans Africans v. Africans European Interest in Africa

Nationalism Nationalism There was a surge in nationalism across Africa Showing loyalty and support for one’s nation There was a surge in nationalism across Africa Nationalism

Africa in the 20th century Most of Africa was controlled by European powers by the beginning of World War I (1914) After World War II ended (1945), most African nations received their independence through peaceful means Africa in the 20th century

The End of Colonization At the end of colonization in Africa, it resulted in: Political instability Economic disasters Life expectancies lowered Reduction of resources Border disputes The End of Colonization