Scramble for Africa Imperialism in the 1800’s

How does the image below reflect European Countries ideals on imperialism?

Africa Before European Domination Divided amongst ethnic and linguistic groups Divided amongst ethnic and linguistic groups Europeans had little contact with interior Africans due to disease, travel of the rivers and African military. Europeans had little contact with interior Africans due to disease, travel of the rivers and African military. Missionaries, explores and humanitarians were the only humans to explore the interior of Africa Missionaries, explores and humanitarians were the only humans to explore the interior of Africa

Dr. Livingstone, I presume? The great Dr. Livingstone sparks the imperialistic race in the Congo. Dr. Livingstone sparks the imperialistic race in the Congo. Went on a mission trip for years. People thought he was dead.Went on a mission trip for years. People thought he was dead. Henry Stanley, a U.S. reporter was hired to go find him. He did.Henry Stanley, a U.S. reporter was hired to go find him. He did. Stanley continued to explore Africa himself. He was contacted by King Leopold III to negotiate for land.Stanley continued to explore Africa himself. He was contacted by King Leopold III to negotiate for land. This sparks the French, GB, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain to start claiming parts of Africa.This sparks the French, GB, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain to start claiming parts of Africa.

Forces Driving Imperialism in Africa The industrial revolution The industrial revolution Looking for new markets and raw materialsLooking for new markets and raw materials European Superiority European Superiority Racism- they are better then everyoneRacism- they are better then everyone Social Darwinism- survival of the fittestSocial Darwinism- survival of the fittest To civilize and westernize the peopleTo civilize and westernize the people Advances in technology Advances in technology Machine guns (Maxim), steam engines, a drug created in 1829 to protect them from malariaMachine guns (Maxim), steam engines, a drug created in 1829 to protect them from malaria Africa had no Unity Africa had no Unity Europeans used the rival groups against each other.Europeans used the rival groups against each other.

The Division of Africa GOLD! DIAMONDS! Europeans colonize more!!! GOLD! DIAMONDS! Europeans colonize more!!! Berlin Conference Berlin Conference European countries met14 European countries met Decided on how to divide the continentDecided on how to divide the continent **no African King was invited and they paid little attention to different ethnic and linguistic differences.**no African King was invited and they paid little attention to different ethnic and linguistic differences. Demand for raw materials Demand for raw materials

Three Groups Clash over South Africa: Africans, British and Dutch Zulus fights the British Shaka-Zulu chief created a large central state in S.A. with a good military British nearly beat the Zulu, but eventually won and took power in 1887 Boers and the British Settle in the Cape Dutch were the first to settle in S.A. (Boers=farmers) Clash over land and slaves Boer War First modern “total” war due to “outsiders” invading and taking political reigns.First modern “total” war due to “outsiders” invading and taking political reigns. Black South Africans were played roles in the war such as: scouts, guards, drivers, and workers.Black South Africans were played roles in the war such as: scouts, guards, drivers, and workers. Great Britain wonGreat Britain won

In what ways do we see the effects of imperialism in this picture?