1. Section 2: The Partition of Africa
The New Imperialism
Section 2: The Partition of Africa
Witness History Audio: Resisting Imperialism
Africa in the Early 1800s
When imperialists arrived in Africa, they met many different peoples who spoke hundreds of languages and had many different forms of government. Muslims had conquered or influenced much of North, East, and West Africa, but the Ottoman empire was in decline. In southern Africa the Zulus had expanded their control, but they in turn came to be dominated by the technology of the Boers.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How does the German officer probably perceive Chief Machemba?” (as an inferior, his subject) “How does Chief Machemba perceive himself?” (as an equal) “Based on this letter, how do you think Africans responded to imperialism?” (They probably resisted it.)
When showing Color Transparency 145, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
When showing color Transparency 149, have students compare the maps showing the spread of European colonies. Then ask, “Why did countries want to control certain areas?” (proximity to ports, trade routes) “What did the European countries that seized the most territory in Africa have in common?” (They were the most industrialized nations.)
Color Transparency 145: European Explorations of Africa
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2. Section 2: The Partition of Africa
The New Imperialism
Section 2: The Partition of Africa
European Contact Increases
African resistance, difficult terrain, and diseases kept Europeans from much of the interior regions of the continent in the early stages of imperialism. Explorers finally pushed into the interior, followed soon after by missionaries. Dr. David Livingstone was both an explorer and missionary who wrote about Africa’s people and opposed the slave trade.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How does the German officer probably perceive Chief Machemba?” (as an inferior, his subject) “How does Chief Machemba perceive himself?” (as an equal) “Based on this letter, how do you think Africans responded to imperialism?” (They probably resisted it.)
When showing Color Transparency 145, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
When showing color Transparency 149, have students compare the maps showing the spread of European colonies. Then ask, “Why did countries want to control certain areas?” (proximity to ports, trade routes) “What did the European countries that seized the most territory in Africa have in common?” (They were the most industrialized nations.)
Note Taking Transparency 161
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3. Section 2: The Partition of Africa
The New Imperialism
Section 2: The Partition of Africa
A Scramble for Colonies
King Leopold II arranged trade treaties with African leaders and soon monopolized the Congo. This started the scramble for colonies by other European nations. An agreement about the process of colonizing Africa was reached at the Berlin Conference in 1884.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How does the German officer probably perceive Chief Machemba?” (as an inferior, his subject) “How does Chief Machemba perceive himself?” (as an equal) “Based on this letter, how do you think Africans responded to imperialism?” (They probably resisted it.)
When showing Color Transparency 145, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
When showing color Transparency 149, have students compare the maps showing the spread of European colonies. Then ask, “Why did countries want to control certain areas?” (proximity to ports, trade routes) “What did the European countries that seized the most territory in Africa have in common?” (They were the most industrialized nations.)
Color Transparency 149: The Scramble for Africa
Witness History Video: The Scramble for African Colonies
History Interactive: Imperialism in Africa to 1914
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4. Section 2: The Partition of Africa
The New Imperialism
Section 2: The Partition of Africa
Africans Resist Imperialism
The colonizers often met with armed resistance. Ethiopia managed to resist European colonization altogether. In this Age of Imperialism, some Western-educated Africans developed an elite status, while others formed nationalist movements to pursue independence.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How does the German officer probably perceive Chief Machemba?” (as an inferior, his subject) “How does Chief Machemba perceive himself?” (as an equal) “Based on this letter, how do you think Africans responded to imperialism?” (They probably resisted it.)
When showing Color Transparency 145, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
When showing color Transparency 149, have students compare the maps showing the spread of European colonies. Then ask, “Why did countries want to control certain areas?” (proximity to ports, trade routes) “What did the European countries that seized the most territory in Africa have in common?” (They were the most industrialized nations.)
QuickTake Section Quiz
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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5. The New Imperialism: Section 2
Color Transparency 145: European Explorations of Africa
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6. The New Imperialism: Section 2
Note Taking Transparency 161
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7. The New Imperialism: Section 2
Color Transparency 149: The Scramble for Africa
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8. The New Imperialism: Section 2
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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