Final Exam Review (Imperialism and Colonization in Africa)

Which natural resources were available in Africa, but not in Europe?

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sugar

Diamonds

Gold

Cotton

Cocoa beans

Oil

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What were the economic motivations that led to the colonization of Africa?

• Access to raw materials

• Control more land = more power

• The soil and climate are perfect

What were the political motivations that led to the colonization of Africa?

• Access to raw materials

• Control more land = more power

• The soil and climate are perfect

What is the link between industrialization and the colonization of Africa?

• Products were being produced so rapidly that Europe needed more materials and found a new place to exploit

• Europe needed more gold because they ran out of money so they found some in Africa

• None of the above

What is the Berlin conference?

• A conference where African nations demanded independence

• A meeting between African nations and European countries

• A meeting that peacefully divided the African continent amongst the various European countries.

What was decided at the Berlin conference? (Check 2)

• The map of Africa changed! 50 colonies were created.

• European countries selected the territories they wanted

• That European countries would declare all African nations as independent states

How did colonization impact the African economy?

• Acculturation

• Once colonies gained their independence, they were left with almost nothing because they were financially dependent

• Racial discrimination

• The African colonies were expected to fight in European Wars (ex: WWI). As a result many lost their lives fighting for the empire

How did colonization impact African cultures? (Check 2)

• Acculturation/loss of culture

• Discrimination

• Forced labour

True or false. African colonies had to fight for their mother country during the First World War.

• True

• False