MEH #9: The European Scramble for Africa Objective: Understand and be able to describe the motives for, and impacts of, the European Scramble for Africa 1. Review the slides for MEH #9: The European Scramble for Africa 2. Read MEH #9: The European Scramble for Africa: Reading 3. Take notes on the reading MEH #9: The European Scramble for Africa: Notes 4. Be ready to take an in class assessment (you can use the reading and your notes) on MEH #9: The European Scramble for Africa Assessment World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa Objective: Understand and be able to describe the motives for, and impacts of, the European Scramble for Africa 1. Review the slides for World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa 2. Read World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa: Reading 3. Take notes on the reading World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa: Notes 4. Be ready to submit World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa: Notes on Google Classroom by Wednesday 2/24. 5. Be ready to take an in class assessment (you can use the reading and your notes) on World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa on 2/25 (for 1st and 5th periods) and 2/26 (for 2nd period) MEH #9: The European Scramble for Africa Objective: Understand and be able to describe the motives for, and impacts of, the European Scramble for Africa 1. Review the slides for MEH #9: The European Scramble for Africa 2. Read MEH #9: The European Scramble for Africa: Reading 3. Take notes on the reading MEH #9: The European Scramble for Africa: Notes 4. Be ready to take an in class assessment (you can use the reading and your notes) on MEH #9: The European Scramble for Africa Assessment What messages about the European Scramble for Africa can you infer from this image? Prompt: inference: a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning Response Frame: One thing that I can infer about European Imperialism in Africa is….. Respond to the question in the chat or by raising your hand in the participant function to respond out loud Are these the current countries of Africa? If not, what are they? Think...Pair...Share 5,000BCE to 1880 1880 1880 1885-1914 Scramble for Africa Scramble for Africa 2/11 What were the motives for, and impacts of, the European Scramble for Africa? Imperialism Colony Take notes on a separate piece of binder paper. New Imperialism Follow the Cornell Notes format Empire Scramble for Africa Economic Motives Political Motives Nationalism Racist Motives The notes in purple are the ones that will help you on the assessment in two weeks (2/25 and 2/26) Most of this information is also found in the reading World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa: Reading Scramble for Africa What were the motives for, and impacts of, the European Scramble for Africa? Social Darwinism Religious Motives Technological Motives Impacts of European Imperialism on Africa Imperialism Stronger nation seeks to dominate a weaker nation politically, economically, and socially Scramble for Africa What were the motives for, and impacts of, the European Scramble for Africa? Imperialism Colony New Imperialism Empire Scramble for Africa Economic Motives Political Motives Nationalism Racist Motives Stronger nation seeks to dominate a weaker nation politically, economically, and socially Colony A land area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country. New Imperialism: Period from the late 1800s to the early 1900s featured an unprecedented pursuit of overseas territorial acquisitions. Territories gained less to be used as colonies and more to be used for economic and regional gain What Impact has Imperialism (described as Colonialism in the video) had on Liberia? What is Liberia like today? Watch and then respond to the questions in the chat or by raising your hand in the participant function to respond out loud Empire An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority. “The sun never sets on the British Empire” Scramble for Africa The invasion, occupation, division, colonization and annexation of African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism, between 1881 and 1914. ▪Conference of European powers set up rules for colonizing Africa ▪Berlin Act= Have European nations work together to avoid conflicts as they gained control over defined parts of Africa • Any country could claim land •Divided Africa w/ no regard for ethnic or linguistic groups •No African rulers attended •By 1914 only 2 countries remained independent Empire An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority. “The sun never sets on the British Empire” European Motives for Imperialism in Africa 1. Economic 2. Political 3. Racism 4. Religion 5. Technology European Motives for Imperialism in Africa 1. Economic Need for natural resources and new Markets (Industrial Revolution) Place to invest profits Resources in Africa today What Motives for the Scramble for Africa do you see being discussed in this video? Watch and then respond to the questions in the chat or by raising your hand in the participant function to respond out loud European Motives for Imperialism in Africa 2. Political European nations wanted to show their strength and power over others (and each other) Nationalism: The policy or doctrine of asserting the interest of one’s own nation over others. Devotion or loyalty to one’s own nation. European Motives for Imperialism in Africa 3. Racism Racism is the belief that one race is better than others. Many Europeans believed that whites and European culture were better than other races and cultures: What Motives for the Scramble for Africa do you see being discussed in this video? Watch and then respond to the questions in the chat or by raising your hand in the participant function to respond out loud Social Darwinism: Applied Darwin’s theory of Survival of the fittest to competition between nations Natural for stronger nations to dominate weaker ones ● How does the image reflect Social Darwinism? ● European Motives for Imperialism in Africa 4. Religion Christian missionaries felt it was their duty to spread the word of God, and ‘civilize’ the people of Africa. They (wrongly) thought that Africans were without religion and therefore ‘savage’. Religions saw Africa and colonies as a chance to spread their faith and add numbers to their folds. “Christians” were also more willing to buy European clothes and products European Motives for Imperialism in Africa 5. Technology Superior technology Maxim Gun, Cartridge Based Rifle Maxim Gun 550 rounds per minute vs. Steam driven warships/railroads Medical advances (Quinine) Think..Pair...Share What advantages do the Europeans have because of their rifles? M World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa Objective: Understand and be able to describe the motives for, and impacts of, the European Scramble for Africa 1. Review the slides for World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa 2. Read World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa: Reading 3. Take notes on the reading World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa: Notes 4. Be ready to submit World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa: Notes on Google Classroom by Wednesday 2/24. 5. Be ready to take an in class assessment (you can use the reading and your notes) on World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa on 2/25 (for 1st and 5th periods) and 2/26 (for 2nd period) Scramble for Africa 2/11 What were the motives for, and impacts of, the European Scramble for Africa? Imperialism Colony Take notes on a separate piece of binder paper. New Imperialism Follow the Cornell Notes format Empire Scramble for Africa Economic Motives Political Motives Nationalism Racist Motives The notes in purple are the ones that will help you on the assessment in two weeks (2/25 and 2/26) Most of this information is also found in the reading World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa: Reading Scramble for Africa What were the motives for, and impacts of, the European Scramble for Africa? Social Darwinism Religious Motives Technological Motives Impacts of European Imperialism on Africa Impacts of European Imperialism on Africa 1. Loss of land to the Europeans 2. Loss of independence and governmental development 3. Loss of culture (assimilation) 4. Lack of economic development 5. Loss of Self Respect (racism) 6. Loss of life: new diseases, warfare with Europeans, famine due to cash crops 7. Division of the continent: conflict between peoples Impacts of European Imperialism on Africa 1. Loss of land to the Europeans 2. Loss of independence and governmental development 3. Loss of culture (assimilation) 4. Lack of economic development 5. Loss of Self Respect (racism) 6. Loss of life: new diseases, warfare with Europeans, famine due to cash crops 7. Division of the continent: conflict between peoples Impacts of European Imperialism on Africa Which of these do you see reflected in the video? Watch and then respond to the questions in the chat or by raising your hand in the participant function to respond out loud 1. Loss of land to the Europeans 2. Loss of independence and governmental development 3. Loss of culture (assimilation) 4. Lack of economic development 5. Loss of Self Respect (racism) 6. Loss of life: new diseases, warfare with Europeans, famine due to cash crops 7. Division of the continent: conflict between peoples, warfare and genocide. Impacts of European Imperialism on Africa Which of these do you see reflected in the video? Watch and then respond to the questions in the chat or by raising your hand in the participant function to respond out loud 1. Loss of land to the Europeans 2. Loss of independence and governmental development 3. Loss of culture (assimilation) 4. Lack of economic development 5. Loss of Self Respect (racism) 6. Loss of life: new diseases, warfare with Europeans, famine due to cash crops 7. Division of the continent: conflict between peoples, warfare and genocide. What Motives for, and Impacts of the Scramble for Africa do you see being discussed in this video? Watch and then respond to the questions in the chat or by raising your hand in the participant function to respond out loud Impacts of European Imperialism on Africa Which of these do you see reflected in the video? Watch and then respond to the questions in the chat or by raising your hand in the participant function to respond out loud 1. Loss of land to the Europeans 2. Loss of independence and governmental development 3. Loss of culture (assimilation) 4. Lack of economic development 5. Loss of Self Respect (racism) 6. Loss of life: new diseases, warfare with Europeans, famine due to cash crops 7. Division of the continent: conflict between peoples, warfare and genocide. What Motives for, and Impacts of the Scramble for Africa do you see being discussed in this video? Watch and then respond to the questions in the chat or by raising your hand in the participant function to respond out loud Meetings and Synchronous Work Time 1. Review slides and reading to complete World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa: Notes on Google Classroom by Wednesday 2/24. 2. You can ask questions on parts of the assignment that you need help on 3. Complete the notes so that you have them to use on the in class assessment World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa on 2/25 (for 1st and 5th periods) and 2/26 (for 2nd period) 4. Be ready to meet with me in a breakout room to discuss grades and assignments for World Studies. Please have your camera and microphone on during the meeting Homework: Be ready to submit World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa: Notes on Google Classroom by Wednesday 2/24. Be ready to take an in class assessment (you can use the reading and your notes) on World Studies #6: The European Scramble for Africa on 2/25 (for 1st and 5th periods) and 2/26 (for 2nd period)
