The Scramble for Africa

Which of the following was NOT a contribution made by Western European society during the 19th century?

• excellent novels

• the discovery of Africa

• the Industrial Revolution

• exceptional works of art and music

How did King Leopold acquire 900,000 square miles of land in Africa?

• He created an organization to coordinate European efforts to colonize Africa.

• He sent 37 people to take over land in Africa.

• He sold his land in Latin American and Asia and used it to purchase the land in Africa.

• He learned about the land from a British explorer and was the first to buy it.

Leopold’s actions led to…

• wars over who should really be in charge of the colonizing of Africa.

• Great Britain taking control of the areas of Namibia and the Cameroons.

• France calling another conference to settle the future of colonization.

• a scramble by other European powers to control the rest of Africa.

European powers benefited from African colonies due to…

• the access to African natural resources and markets.

• the rising political tension over African prosperity.

• manufactured goods from Africa that could now be sold in Europe.

• the increased tourism to see the grand buildings of Brussels.

How did African chiefs affect the economics of colonization?

• Leopold to stop selling so much rubber.

• Their rebellion made it very expensive for Europeans to maintain control of the colonies.

• They rebelled so that Africa could remain independent for another 40 years.

• They allowed European powers to maintain their colonies for a very cheap price.

Which of the following phrases best describes von Trotha’s actions in Africa?

• adventurous and heroic

• surprising and harmless

• violent and horrifying

• brilliant and creative

The “New Imperialism” eventually ended due to…

• the publicizing of atrocities through pictures and Roosevelt’s Atlantic Charter.

• the Belgian government’s recognition of its own misconduct.

• the inability of European powers to pay for their colonies during World War I.

• ublic condemnation of George Eastman’s control in Africa.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Liberia?

• It was created by the United States government.

• Black Americans volunteered to move to Liberia.

• It was the first African colony to become independent.

• It was founded by private individuals.