1. Colonialism in Africa Sarah Hunt Unit 2 RMS IB 2014-2015

2. Causes for Colonialism 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)

3. 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?

4. 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

5. 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.

7. 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

8. A Day Only! Activity- Mini Map!! Follow the directions on your guided notes to complete your Mini Map.

9. 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.

11. A DAY ONLY!- 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.

12. Conversation Cartoons Required Materials- 1 sheet of copy paper, coloring utensils, scissors Fold each side of the legal paper in, towards the middle, to great “doors”. On each tab, label one of the following: *CHOOSE TWO! – European Monarch – Native African, who works with European traders – European Slave trader – Native African, who’s tribe has been slave raided On each tab, clearly label the character and provide a picture of them. Under your tabs, have your characters interact in conversation. – Your characters may talk to the people below, across, or all people involved! – Your conversation should highlight the characters thoughts and feelings about colonialism in Africa. Be sure to use your notes and documents as a source of information!!! All tabs and cartoons MUST be colored! All writing should be neat and historically correct. (Your writing may be written in pencil)