Mr. Hardy Unit 2- The First Global Age RMS IB 2014-2015 Colonialism in Africa Mr. Hardy Unit 2- The First Global Age RMS IB 2014-2015

Causes to Colonization STOP and JOT Causes to Colonization STOP and JOT!- Why do you think Europeans thought they could colonize African territory? Gold, Glory, God Further exploration through owning “discovered” territory Many colonies in Africa- why? Land Natural Resources Expansion of territory (GLORY) Wealth Free labor! New resources to market (GOLD) Religion Spread of Christianity (GOD)

Cartoon Review! In the space provided and in complete sentences… Describe what the cartoon looks like. AND What does the cartoon tells us about colonialism in Africa?

The “Scramble for Africa” European nations rushed to Africa to take as much territory as possible. Began with King Leopold of Belgium Took Congo jungle for “vacation home” Glory- more land made nations more powerful Nationalism- created pride in nations

Europeans Take Claim Following the Scramble for Africa, Europeans argued over who controlled what territory Result- Meet and divide the map of Africa into sections Berlin Conference of 1881- Europeans “carved up Africa” Between 1881 and 1914 Africa was divided among the nations of France, Spain, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Italy, and Portugal.

Economics of Colonialism Europe used colonies for their raw materials and as markets to sell too Triangular Trade- movement of goods between Europe, Africa, and the Americas Trade route lasted for 200 years Atlantic Slave Trade- African slaves were shipped on the “Middle Passage” to the Americas to work on large manufacturing farms DiscoveryEducation Video Clip- Triangular Trade Activity- Mini Map!! Follow the directions on your guided notes to complete your Mini Map.

The Slave Trade World’s largest forced movement of people 10-12 million African people In order to save their own people, many tribes would attack others in “slave raids.” During the raid, people would be captured and turned over to European slave traders in return for safety, weapons, or other resources.

African Slavers or Slave Raiders Africans would attack other tribes and take people prisoners. They would then trade these people to European and Arab slave traders, who would trade goods like iron, steel weapons and tools, guns, and alcohol for them.

Document Analysis- Personal Account of The Slave Trade Read through the article questions. As a class, read the article. With your neighbor, Turn and Talk! regarding your first thoughts, feelings, and concerns about the document. Complete the question boxes with your neighbor in complete sentences Give and Get!- When the music starts, walk around the room with your article and guided notes. When the music starts, invite people near you to create a group of 3-4 people. Discuss your responses to the text questions. When you return to your desk, edit and add to your answers. You will have 3 minutes to do so!

Document Analysis- The White Man’s Burden Document 1- “The White Man’s Burden” - Read the document as a class- 2 TIMES - Randolph Friendly Breakdown (Follow along with Ms. Hunt!) - Discussion- What is the poem referring to? What is the author’s intention? - STOP and JOT!- Write 2 complete sentences which summarize your understanding, thoughts, and feelings about the document. Document 2- KUA Hymm Read the document as a class- 2 TIMES Randolph Friendly Breakdown Discussion- How did the natives’ opinions change as colonialism progressed? STOP and JOT!- Write 2 complete sentences which summarize your understanding, thoughts, and feelings about the document.