Ap World History Dbq Analysis

Because of the Berlin Conference in Europe, the scramble for African land ended up colonizing inhabited areas in Africa, destroying native nations and their traditional culture. During this time, African natives had many different reactions. Some wanted to cooperate peacefully, others wanted to withstand European pressure, but most of all, most Africans wanted to react violently and rebel against the Europeans. Many nations in Africa wanted to cooperate with the British and react to their wants peacefully. This is the reason why the Africans gave up hope and accepted the European ways to the scramble. Based on document one, in 1886, the British government sent the Royal Niger Company to help develop the Niger River and its surrounding areas. Due to the lost hope, many leaders signed the document and gave their land away. Because this document is an official document, it is not possible to have a personal influence, changing the view of this document askew. In document eight, it shows how a German military officer reports to a
In document two, the Ashanti leader responds to the British offer for protectorate status by declining very politely. He stated that his offer is something that he deeply considered, but he decided to reject this offer because he wanted to maintain their tradition. The leader also stated, however, that he didn’t want to be colony, but still have a friendly relationship. In document three, the Ethiopian emperor Menelik II, wrote a letter to Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Russia saying that he would not just watch the Europeans take over his lands. He wanted to keep his Christian ways and keep the country safe while he still appealed the Europeans. Over time, many Africans tried to avoid falling under European pressure and still maintained a good relationship with