Final Exam Review (Imperialism and Colonization in Africa)

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

Answer explanation

sugar

Diamonds

Gold

Cotton

Cocoa beans

Oil

Know two that’s enough 😂

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