1. 1881-1914

2. The invasion, occupation, colonization, and annexation of African territory by European powers. Annexation: When a country claims a territory for itself. Example: Texas was its own country until it was annexed by the United States

3. Great Britain France Portugal Germany Spain Italy Belgium Netherlands

4. Source: Wikipedia

5. …was under European control. Liberia was a country founded by American abolitionists to bring slaves back to Africa Ethiopia was an independent country

6. The British controlled the most land followed by France, Germany, Italy, and Portugal The Rhodes Colossus by Cecil Rhodes (1892)

7. African countries started their push for independence in the 1950s The North African colonies became independent from France first.

8. Check by region! British East Africa British West Africa British South Africa Portuguese East Africa Portuguese West Africa German East Africa French East Africa