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

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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