Imperialism in Africa - Royal

What is imperialism?

• When one country attacks another country

• A stronger country colonizes a weaker country

• Stealing resources from another country

• When a weaker country fights back against a stronger country

Why did European countries want to imperialize Africa?

• They wanted more raw materials and new people to sell them to

• They were just jealous

• They needed the land for their growing populations

• Their military needed bases

Which 2 countries got the most land in Africa

• France and Russia

• Britain and France

• Australia and India

• United States and Mexico

What was the conference were European nations met to break up Africa?

• American Conference

• Battle Conference

• Berlin Confernce

• Treaty of Versailles

What was the Berlin Conference

• A conference held to split up the country of Africa between European countries
• A conference held to end Imperialism throughout the world
• The conference that started WWI
• The conference that helped organize the United State constitution

What impact will imperialism have on the colonies?

• Colonies may lose traditional beliefs and ideas

• Colonies may be forced to learn a new religion such as Christianity

• People in the colonies may be persecuted for disagreeing with the ruling countries

• All of the Above

How did imperialism affect African societies?

• Foreigners helped the continent by finding its valuable minerals to show the African societies
• Foreigners used the most useful (fertile) land and took wealth out of the country leaving societies poor
• Foreigners provided high paying jobs for Africans. 
• African societies were helped out a lot because foreigners removed slavery from Africa

What would be a lasting effect of the French colonizing a country?

• People from Haiti like to visit France

• Many Europeans speak French

• French people travel a lot

• Haitian Creole has a lot in common with the French language

Which country did NOT colonize Africa?

• Belgium

• Spain

• United States

• France

Which of these were driving forces for European Imperialism

• profits from imports and exports

• ability to buy more enslaved people

• nationalism/national pride

• cultural beliefs (including white supremacy)

• lack of resources in Africa