1. Chapter 22: Nationalism and Imperialism (1840 - 1914)
22.6 – The Effect of Imperialism on Africa

2. British Control in Africa
Controlled nations of Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda
1900 – took over Nigeria; 1909 – took over South Africa
Controlled the Suez Canal, which connected the Mediterranean and Red Seas
Egypt was a British protectorate
Protectorate - An independent country whose foreign policy is controlled by a major power

3. French Empire in Africa
Had largest European empire in Africa
Gained the respect of other countries that admired imperialism
German Empire in Africa
Colonies far apart and not rich
However, their military strength worried other European countries

4. African Control from Other European Countries
Spain and Portugal had oldest colonies
Belgium had large empire in middle of Africa
Italy tried to take over Ethiopia, but was defeated
Eventually controlled Tripoli (now Libya) in 1912

5. Imperialism Good or Bad?
Europeans said good
Brought great improvements in health, transportation, and education to Africa and Asia
Introduced ideas of constitutional government
Brought jobs and industry to the colonies

6. Colonial people said bad
Felt Europeans got more out of imperialism than them
Factories in Africa and Asia supplied cheap goods to Europe
People had no control over their government or natural resources

7. European Treatment of Native People
No respect – tried to change religion, language, and way of life
Led to a wave of nationalism among the people of Africa and Asia
Europeans thought they were better than the native people of Africa and Asia
Tried to take away the natives’ heritage – traditions passed down by ancestors

8. What colonies did Britain have in Africa?
What did France gain from its African empire?
What other European countries besides Britain, France, and Germany had colonies in Africa?
In what ways did imperialism help the colonized people in Africa?
Why did colonized people in Africa dislike imperialism?
C.T.) Why would Europeans want Africans to give up their language, religion, and customs?

9. ___ was an Italian nationalist and the “soul” of Italian unity.
Chapter 22 Review – Identifying Facts Bismarck Cavour Garibaldi Great Britain Japan Mazzini Meiji Napoleon III Prussia William I
___ was an Italian nationalist and the “soul” of Italian unity.
___ was a skilled politician and the “brain” of Italian unity.
___ was fine soldier and the “sword” of Italian unity
___ was the Prussian prime minister who wanted to unite all the German states under Prussia’s leadership.
The strongest German state was ___.
In the Battle of Sedan, Prussian soldiers captured ___ and 100,000 other prisoners.
The first kaiser of a united Germany was ___.
Emperor ___ began to make Japan a modern and powerful nation.
___ controlled the colony of India.
___ defeated Russia in 1904 and won control of Korea.

10. Chapter 22 Review – Comprehensive Review
A nation’s warlike policy or practice is called ___.
The love people have for their country is ___.
Another name for a German emperor is ___.
The control by a powerful nation of a weaker on is ___.
Bismarck believed in ___ for Germany.
What is imperialism?
Which countries became imperial powers during the nineteenth century?
Do you agree or disagree with Bismarck that leaders must decide problems with “blood and iron?” Explain your answer.
Do you believe imperialism was more a force for good or a force for evil? Explain your answer.
Why do you think Europeans gained control over Africa so easily?