Imperialism in Africa

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Based on this map (& the map in your notes), what two African countries remained free of European imperialism?

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Liberia & Ethiopia (Abyssinia)

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Which statement best reflects an effect of Imperialism in Africa? Options: Land was distributed equally between social classes., Territorial divisions were primarily established using tribal boundaries., Timbuktu became the center of great learning., Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers.

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Natural resources were exploited for the benefit of European powers.

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Many of the political divisions shown on this map were directly related to the

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Berlin Conference

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How did nationalism support the drive for imperialism?

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Competition for colonies created a sense of national pride.

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What does the phrase "White Man's Burden" in this excerpt refer to?

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The belief that Europeans had a duty to "civilize" primitive people.

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How did Social Darwinism impact Europe's relationship with Africa and Asia?

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It caused Europeans to support imperial expansion.

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What is Social Darwinism?

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Survival of the fittest in society, The idea that some races are better than others, The idea that you need to "civilize" other cultures.

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The area of the Congo was colonized by: France, Belgium, the Netherlands, United States

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Belgium

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The Boers were descendants of

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the original Dutch settlers of Cape Town and the surrounding areas.

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What was the motive for Belgium and King Leopold to take over the Congo?

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