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What do you notice about this political cartoon?

The Colonization of Africa Essential Question: How and why did the Europeans colonize Africa?

1. What do you think is being shown by this political cartoon. 2 1. What do you think is being shown by this political cartoon? 2. Why would this be important to Africa’s future?

Imperialism Imperialism is an attempt to dominate a country’s government, trade, and culture. Fast Fact: During the 19th and 20th centuries, many European countries’ foreign policy included establishing colonies around the world. Think About It: Why would a country want to colonize other lands?

“Imperialism and colonialism in Africa”

The Seeds are Planted The Portuguese began the first colonies in Africa in the 1400s. In 1659, the Dutch founded the Cape Colony on Africa’s southern tip in 1659. In the 1600s, France founded the colony of Saint Louis in today’s Senegal. The British started to colonize Africa in the 1700s.

From Trading to Controlling After the slave trade was abolished in West Africa, Europeans continued to come to Africa in search of resources for their factories in Europe. Originally, Europeans traded with Africans for the resources they needed. However, Europeans would eventually begin to colonize, or take over, land and resources in Africa. Before 1880, Europe had colonized only 5% of Africa, mainly along the western coast.

The Scramble Begins Beginning in the 1880s, the colonization of Africa rapidly increased. Several factors led to the colonization boom: The Industrial Revolution led European countries to hunt for raw materials needed to develop products. Methods of transportation improved. Several European countries became engaged in a growing colonial rivalry with each other. Europeans began signing treaties with African tribal leaders. The carving up of Africa by Europeans became known as the “Scramble for Africa.”

Reasons for Colonization Africa has many raw materials such as cotton, rubber, ivory and minerals that are not found in Europe. New industries in Europe need these materials.

Motives for the Colonization

Reasons for Colonization Colonizing Africa made it possible to secure trade routes for Europeans. The Suez Canal was the most important trade route.

“The Scramble for Africa” In order to avoid armed conflict with each other, leaders of several European countries met at the Berlin Conference in 1885. At the conference, rules were created to determine how European countries could claim African land. They agreed to carve up Africa into vast empires, ignoring the rights of the African people already living in these areas. By 1900, most of Africa had been colonized by the Europeans. Only Liberia and the Empire of Ethiopia remained independent.

European Colonization of Africa Major Players Britain France Portugal Spain Italy Belgium Of these nations, Britain and France controlled the most territory in Africa.

The Scramble’s Legacy The scramble for Africa caused lasting harm. Europeans took the best land by force. African farmers were forced to grow cash crops like cocoa and coffee, causing there to be a shortage of food in many areas of Africa. Africans were forced to work under terrible conditions on plantations, railways, and logging. In order to gain power, Europeans encouraged Africans to fight against each other. New political boundaries caused ethnic groups to clash. This has led to ethnic and political unrest in Africa today.

African Resistance Many Africans attempted to resist European imperialism It was difficult for Africans to resist because Europeans had superior weapons More organized armies Unlimited money

Ethiopia: Successful Resistance Only African nation that was successful in resisting the Europeans Menelik II, leader, played the Italians, French and British against each other. He built a large arsenal of weapons Learned that treaties were not always correct Defeated the Italians in the Battle of Adowa

Menelik II

3-2-1 Name two effects of the colonization of Africa. Name three factors that led to the colonization boom of Africa in the late 19th century. Name two effects of the colonization of Africa. Name one of the countries that was successful in resisting Europeans imperialism.