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 Isolation
– separation from other
nations
 Assimilation – the merging of a culture
or its traits into another
 Nationalism – loyalty and devotion to
your nation
 Geopolitical – take land for its strategic
location and products
Essential Question
How
did European actions at
the Berlin Conference hurt
African societies?
Follow along during the
Imperialism skit.
The Berlin Conference & Scramble
for Africa
 Goal(s)
of Berlin Conference:
– Take Africa’s land
– Christianize and Civilize Africa
– Divide up Africa’s land between Europe
 Words
to describe European actions:
– Selfish, egotistical, greedy, power hungry,
bickering
The Berlin Conference & Scramble
for Africa
Goal(s) of Berlin Conference:
– Europe countries want to divide up Africa
and avoid conflict with one another
– Want their land/resources
 Words to describe European actions:
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– Greedy, Selfish, ignorant, competitive, egocentric
The Berlin Conference & Scramble
for Africa
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Goal(s) of Berlin Conference:
– Divide Africa between the European nations
– To “civilize” Africa, take resources
– Avoid conflict between European nations
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Words to describe European actions:
– Selfish, greedy, foolish, careless, stupid,
egocentric, childish, ignorant, racist
The Berlin Conference & Scramble
for Africa
Goal(s) of Berlin Conference:
– Divide Africa between the European
countries
– Avoid conflict with one another
 Words to describe European actions:
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– Greedy, selfish, egocentric, arrogant, racist, harsh,
disdainful.
Colonial
Claims
prior to
1878
Colonial
Claims by
1914
How did Africa
change during
this time?
•Europeans
expand their
control of Africa
•Increase in
Imperialism in
Africa
How did Africa
change during
this time?
• Africa goes
from being
free to
controlled by
the
Europeans
How did Africa
change during
this time?
• Africa loses its
freedom and
independence
to the
Europeans
• Europeans
move deeper
into Africa
How did Africa
change during
this time?
•Europeans take
all of Africa.
•Africa loses its
freedom &
independence
What exactly is the Scramble for
Africa?
European countries
rushed to take land
in Africa.
 Compete for Africa
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Germany, France,
Britain
What exactly is the Scramble for
Africa?
Europeans
competing to take
land in Africa.
 France, Germany,
Britain
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What exactly is the Scramble for
Africa?
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European countries
rushing to take land in
Africa and resources
Great Britain,
Germany, and France
What exactly is the Scramble for
Africa?
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Europeans rushed to
take land and
resources in Africa
Germany, France,
Britain
European POV
How are the Europeans
being portrayed?
• God-like, larger
stature
• Educated
• Positive, Good
How are the Europeans
portraying the Africans?
• Small in stature
• Uneducated
• Grateful
European POV
How are the Europeans
being portrayed?
• God-like, superior
• Educated
• Positive, Bringing
good fortune
How are the Europeans
portraying the Africans?
• Uneducated, poor
• Animal-like
• Welcoming
European POV
How are the Europeans
being portrayed?
• God-like, superior
• Educated
• Positive influence
How are the Europeans
portraying the Africans?
•Sub-human, shorter
•Uneducated,
uncivilized
•Welcoming Europeans
European POV
How are the Europeans
being portrayed?
• God-like, superior
• Larger, positive
• Educated
How are the Europeans
portraying the Africans?
•Inferior, animal-like
•Uneducated,
uncivilized
•Welcoming Europeans
Directions
 Work
on “Imperialism’s
Influence on Africa” sheet
Essential Question
How
did imperialism impact
Africa’s economy, politics,
and culture?
Impact on the Economy of Africa
Impact on the Politics of Africa
Impact of the Culture of Africa
Impact on the Economy of Africa
Impact on the Politics of Africa
Impact of the Culture of Africa
Impact on the Economy of Africa
Impact on the Politics of Africa
Impact of the Culture of Africa
Impact on the Economy of Africa
Impact on the Politics of Africa
Impact of the Culture of Africa
Zulu vs British – Note the
differences
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3x6RP
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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d17vfJ7
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Is Africa still haunted by
Imperialism?
True or False
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1. Imperialism had only negative effect on Africa
2. Social Darwinism did not influence Imperialism
3. Most tribal leaders lost power to Europeans
4. Europeans went to Africa for mainly military
reasons
5. Plantations and mines were created in Africa as a
result of Imperialism
6. Imperialism still affects Africa today
7. Exploit means to use something for selfish
purposes
8. Europeans were introduced to Christianity by the
Africans.