Imperialism

What is Imperialism?

• Extension of a nations power into neighboring cities and towns

• Being ruled by a Queen or King

• Extension of a nation's power over foreign people and land

• Being ruled by a governmental powers

What was the major cause for Imperialism to begin?

• The Industrial Revolution

• World War 1

• The cold war

• The agricultural revolution

Dividing into parts.

• Partitioning

• Colonization

• Civil War

• Conflict

Which of the following is a reason for European colonization of Africa?

• Europeans thought that the Africans would be better with their guidance.

• The Europeans wanted to make up for slavery.

• The Europeans wanted the natural resources of Africa.

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

• to prevent further takeover of Africa

• to emancipate slaves

• to create a way to divide up Africa

• to make a peace treaty

What effects has imperialism in Africa had on he borders of African nations today?

• They are based on the territories of historic African cultures and language groups.

• They are based on physical features and natural borders in Africa.

• they are based on vague descriptions, and few nations agree about their borders.

• They are based on the arbitrary borders of old European empires.

Written after an invasion of Algeria, Captain Carette's letter represents which of the following attitudes that Europeans had about indigenous African cultures in the 1800s?

• Europeans showed disdain for the freedoms that African women enjoyed.

• Europeans were jealous that women in Africa were treated so well.

• Europeans feared African women would attack their home countries.

• Europeans were surprised by the roles women played in African societies.

The Scramble for Africa describes the time period from 1880 to 1914 in which European countires quickly expanded their claims in Africa. In 1884, 14 countries met at the Berlin Conference . . .

• to listen to the concerns of native tribes that were under colonial rule.

• to expand the political rights of colonial subjects.

• to ensure that the cultures of native tribes would be preserved.

• to establish the boundaries between colonial powers.

Based on the map, what can be assumed about future generations of Africans that lived in northwestern Africa?

• Many people were influenced by the Anglican Church.

• Most of the people learned how to speak Portuguese.

• Their culture was heavily influenced by the French.

• the people had the ability to rule their own nations.

This map shows the continent of Africa. The countries colored in purple represent areas colonized by which European nation?

• Germany

• France

• Great Britain

• Belgium