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The Scramble for Africa - Coggle Diagram
The Scramble for Africa
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Background
Hugely Diverse
Countless tribes, villages, empires, and kingdoms
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Strong
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Wild, unpredictable rivers prevented Europeans from going to far into Africa
The Division of Africa - Berlin Conference 1884-5 Division between: England, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy Spain and Portugal
Congo vs. Belgium
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Belgian colonial rule was the cruellest and most exploitative of the local people. Those, who refused to carry out their duties, got their hands chopped off.
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Wars, severe Famine and Millions of deaths were the prize for the European Division of Africa.
Germany only kept its colonies until the 1st World War at the Treaty of Versailles, after which they were divided between England and France.
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In the Battle of Adowa the Ethopians sucessfully fought for their independence against the Italians, who were humiliated.
Nigeria vs. British
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About 250 different ethnic groups lived in Nigeria, which made it hard to govern Nigeria
Vocabulary
Imperialism: The dominating by one country of another countries politics, economy, and/or culture.
Social Darwinism: The belief following Charles Darwin's ideas about "survival of the fittest", applying this idea to human society. The strongest and smartest deserve to be wealthy and successful.
Famous personalities:
Cecil Rhodes (Rhodesia is called after his name) - He didn't want parliamentary involvement of Britain
Yaa Asantewa: She organized resistance against the British in Ghana. This caused them to understand the importance of garnering community support before taking over