Imperialism in Africa

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What event created a massive demand for raw materials and fuel?

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The Industrial Revolution.

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What discoveries in Africa caused colonial interests to spike?

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New discoveries in Gold and Diamond deposits.

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What led to disputes among European powers regarding African colonies?

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Demand and competition for African colonies.

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Who led the Berlin Conference and when did it take place?

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Chancellor Otto von Bismarck led the Berlin Conference in 1884-1885.

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What was happening in Southern Africa in 1850?

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Boer (Former Dutch) and English Settlers were beginning to encroach on Zulu territory.

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When did the Anglo-Zulu War take place and who were the leaders?

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January-July 1879. The British were led by Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu were led by King Cetshwayo.

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What was the outcome of the Anglo-Zulu War for the British?

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The British almost lost but got reinforcements provided by the Government.

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What triggered the Boer Wars and when did they occur?

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The discovery of Gold in Boer territory triggered the Boer Wars, which occurred in 1880-1881 and 1889-1902.

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What were the outcomes of the Boer Wars?

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The Boers won the first war but lost the second, eventually losing all their territory to the British.

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What happened in British concentration camps during the 2nd Boer War?

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Captured, tortured, and starved Boers; 26,000 Boers were killed in the camps.