Imperialism & Ethnic Conflict Extension

What is Imperialism?

• When a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life.

• When a strong country starts a war to take over another strong country.

• When a country invites people from another country to move to theirs.

Who colonized Africa during the Imperialism period?

• Europeans

• The United States

• The United States

• South Americans

How did imperialism affect the future of Africa?

• Tribes that were placed in the same country were still fighting.

• People in the same country got along well.

• Africans get to participate fully in a democratic government.

What country is an example of a country that was affected by imperialism?

• Rwanda

• Egypt

• Germany

• Saudi Arabia

Would it be realistic to unite African countries as a whole?

• Yes they just need more time.

• No because of their differences and tribe divisions.

What was the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

• A meeting of major European powers that divided up Africa among these countries.

• A meeting of the leaders of Berlin to divide it from East to West.

• A conference to determine who should govern southwest Asia.

Did European powers take the opinion of the natives into account when dividing up Africa?

• Yes

• No

• A little bit

What mistake did the the Europeans make when deciding boundaries of the countries in Africa?

• They put tribes that are traditional enemies in the same country.

• They didn't divide them up and let the tribes decide.

• They made no consideration to the resources produced by each region.

What was the benefit of imperialism for Europe?

• More land to have to support financially.

• Places for their people to move away from Europe.

• Extra natural resources for industrial products.

What is the definition of Ethnic Conflict?

• Conflict that arises if ethnic groups compete for the same goal, notably power, access to resources, or territory

• Conflict that arises when people do not like how the other people live.