Imperialized Madagascar 1883-1914 Taylor McKnight
What they wanted The French wanted Madagascar because it was a key spot for strong military bases. They wanted to spread their religious ideas to this tribal nation; Christianity. Madagascar was the world's fourth-largest island (more than twice the size of Great Britain) Also, Madagascar was rich in nickel.
Agreements in Europe mean France can attack again without any interference from Britain, and the Second Frano-Hova War sees them capture the country's highland seventeenth century capital, Antananarivo (formerly known as Tananarivo).
How they got it The French wanted the Suez Canal at first but lost it to the British because they had a weaker navy than the British. They took Madagascar by force; invading 1883 starting the Franco-Hova war. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Tamatave in January of 1866. stated that the Malagasy people agreed to give the French increasing control over the territory.
The revolt The French set their government style in place by removing the 103 year old monarchy family and exiling them to Algeria After some time living in under French rules, the Malagasy people revolted. The French didn’t want any trouble so they agreed to reform their government policy. Let Malagasy people write constitution for their country, in 1959. They gained full independence on June 26, 1960.
Impacts: Religious Today about 45% of the Malagasy are Christian, divided almost evenly between Catholics and Protestants. Many of the Christian churches are influential in politics. The best example of this is the Malagasy Council of Churches (FFKM) comprising the four oldest and most prominent Christian denominations
Impacts: Economic Impacts: Politics Mining for nickel improves France’s GNP. Stable military ports protected France from war at home Impacts: Politics They had Madagascar under Direct control; French government officials ran country. Reformed ideas and let Madagascar have a constitution
France ended up with a lot of land but not a lot of it was as resourceful as other sections of Africa.
TIMELINE: France invaded Madagascar in order to have military ports and spread Christianity. Malagasy people revolted. War ended with Treaty of Tamatave. Monarchy was banned and royal family was banished to Algeria. Second Franco-Hova War and capturing of the Capital, Antananarivo, by France. Constitution for Madagascar's freedom signed and it became a free country.
IMPERIALIZATION CARTOON
GDP VS GNP Before France went into Madagascar, they maily relied on their GDP (gross national production) for their “healthy” economy. Once they got what they wanted by force, their GNP (gross national production) was evenly matched with the GDP
Country France Madagascar Location Time Period/Years Rulers/Leaders Europe Island off South-Eastern African Coast Time Period/Years 1883-1914 Rulers/Leaders French Military Queen Ranavalona Population 18,000 2.2 million