1. Imperialism in Africa Part Deux

2. The Battle for South Africa South Africa was a resource rich area. South Africa was a resource rich area. GoldGold DiamondsDiamonds Throughout the years 3 groups struggled to control it. Throughout the years 3 groups struggled to control it. Africans (Zulu’s)Africans (Zulu’s) BritishBritish DutchDutch

3. Britain Vs. The Zulu’s With the help of their ruler Shaka, the Zulu’s had managed to control large sections of South Africa for about 100 years. With the help of their ruler Shaka, the Zulu’s had managed to control large sections of South Africa for about 100 years.

4. Under the leadership of King Cetshwayo, the Zulu’s lost control of South Africa. Under the leadership of King Cetshwayo, the Zulu’s lost control of South Africa. The British gained control of the valuable gold and diamond mines in the area. The British gained control of the valuable gold and diamond mines in the area.

5. Britain Vs. The Dutch When Britain took control of South Africa they had to contend with another group that had settled there in the 1600’s, the Dutch. When Britain took control of South Africa they had to contend with another group that had settled there in the 1600’s, the Dutch.

6. The Dutch in South Africa In the 1650’s, Dutch sailors took small bits of land in South Africa. In the 1650’s, Dutch sailors took small bits of land in South Africa. The land was used to help Dutch ships restock for their voyages. The land was used to help Dutch ships restock for their voyages. The Dutch settlers were known as Boers. The Dutch settlers were known as Boers. The Boers eventually took more land and set up larger farms. The Boers eventually took more land and set up larger farms.

7. The Boer War When the British won control of South Africa, they clashed with the Boers over land claims and slavery issues. When the British won control of South Africa, they clashed with the Boers over land claims and slavery issues. In the 1830’s the Boers flee to the north to avoid the British. In the 1830’s the Boers flee to the north to avoid the British.

8. The Boers got into harsh battles with the Zulu’s and other tribes whose land they tried to take. The Boers got into harsh battles with the Zulu’s and other tribes whose land they tried to take. The Boers successfully take the land from the African tribes and try hard to hold onto it. The Boers successfully take the land from the African tribes and try hard to hold onto it. By the 1860’s gold and diamonds were discovered on this land and all sorts of people try to stake their claim. By the 1860’s gold and diamonds were discovered on this land and all sorts of people try to stake their claim.

9. The Boers tried hard to keep all outsiders out, but a rebellion against them soon popped up. The Boers tried hard to keep all outsiders out, but a rebellion against them soon popped up. The Boers blamed the Brits and in 1899 the Boer War began. The Boers blamed the Brits and in 1899 the Boer War began.

10. Details: Britain vs. The Boers (The Dutch) Britain vs. The Boers (The Dutch) For land claims in South Africa For land claims in South Africa For resources in South Africa (Diamonds and Gold) For resources in South Africa (Diamonds and Gold) The British win in 1910 The British win in 1910 The Boer lands are added to the Union of South Africa (controlled by the British) The Boer lands are added to the Union of South Africa (controlled by the British)

11. Resistance Its important to note that not all Africans laid down and accepted European Imperialism. Its important to note that not all Africans laid down and accepted European Imperialism. There were a number of unsuccessful movements and 1successful resistance movement around Africa. There were a number of unsuccessful movements and 1successful resistance movement around Africa.

13. Case Study: Ethiopia Ethiopia launched a successful resistance movement using two strategies: Ethiopia launched a successful resistance movement using two strategies: 1. Stockpiling modern weapons. They bought them from Russia and FranceThey bought them from Russia and France 2. Playing all competing nations against each other. Menelik II let them duke it out, then signed a treaty with Italy.Menelik II let them duke it out, then signed a treaty with Italy.

14. The treaty with Italy got screwed up and Ethiopia and Italy went to war in 1896. The treaty with Italy got screwed up and Ethiopia and Italy went to war in 1896. Because of the stockpiles of weapons, Menelik and Ethiopia won. Because of the stockpiles of weapons, Menelik and Ethiopia won. Menelik kept stockpiling weapons just in case. Menelik kept stockpiling weapons just in case. Ethiopia remained free! Ethiopia remained free!

15. Legacy of Colonial Rule Negative Negative Millions dieMillions die Fighting, disease, famine Fighting, disease, famine Loss of cultureLoss of culture Destabilization of societyDestabilization of society Division of Africa with little regard to traditional politics in Africa Division of Africa with little regard to traditional politics in Africa Positive Positive Local warfare reduced Hospitals and schools are built Life spans and literacy rates increase Infrastructures built Roads, dams, communication lines, railroads Economic expansion