African Colonialism
Published on Nov 23, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
BERLIN CONFERENCE
- Laid down rules for dividing Africa
- From 1884-1885
- No African ruler was invited to attend
- Europe's division of Africa caused issues
EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM
- Europeans colonized the coast first
- Congo River opened up interior to Africa
- Belgium and France colonized Central Africa
- Most countries gained independence in 60s and 70s
IMPERIALISTIC METHODS
- Used advanced technology to intimidate
- European administrators for direct colonial rule
- Protectorate arrangement had Europe protect African nation
- Sphere of influence gave economic privileges
END OF COLONIALISM
- World War 2 caused European countries to leave
- Cold War rivalries erupted
- Gandhi influenced Africans to nonviolently rebel
- African nations created by Europeans had enemy tribes who fought
LASTING EFFECTS
- Uneducated African people
- Loss of ethnicity and cultural traditions
- Nations don't know how to set up a government
- Inexperienced leaders abused their power
