Prior to 1880‚ European rule in the African continent had mostly been restricted to the coast‚ extending a short distance inland along major rivers due to their economic interests being primarily limited to the slave trade. The start of the 1880’s saw massive increase of European nations seeking territory in Africa. Europeans seeking rights to land‚ resources‚ and trading routes in Africa had to compete with other nations‚ corporations‚ and African natives. In order to gain these rights from the
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When many people hear the word Africa‚ they picture steaming jungles and gorillas. Hollywood films have shrunk the public image of this immense‚ varied continent into a small segment of its actual diversity. To have a more accurate picture of the whole continent‚ however‚ one should remember that there are‚ roughly‚ three Africas‚ each with its distinct climate and terrain and with a style of life suited to the environment. The continent can be divided into the northern desert areas‚ the southeastern
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The Scramble for Africa – Leading Factors 1. The need for raw materials. 2. The need for land and foreign territories. 3. The desire to end the slave trade. 4. The desire for power between European countries. 5. The desire to invest in Africa. 6. Over-population in European countries. 7. The desire for cheaper labor. 8. The desire to spread Christianity. 9. The need to sell their manufactured products. 10. The need to eliminate unemployment. Reasoning for Order 1. The need for raw materials
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During the colonial period in Africa women had major roles in nationalist movements. Unfortunately these roles were overlooked and are not documented well in history. This is mostly because only males‚ both African and European‚ provided information during decolonization leaving out the involvement of women. In reality‚ women had many accomplishments and helped to win the freedom of their countries. Women took part in protest‚ organized petitions‚ strikes‚ demonstrations‚ and even in combat. Over
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Before European imperialism reached Africa‚ the African people lived in villages and had agricultural economies. When the Europeans spread into inland Africa and started colonize the land‚ the life of natives drastically changed. The Europeans came into Africa‚ took over the land and began to dictate and deceive the Africans for European gain. The Europeans brought an active and more worldly economy to Africa‚ but they did not let the natives constructively participate or benefit from this new system
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After the Berlin conference in 1884‚ imperialism was introduced. European countries conquered areas of Africa‚ and then took advantage of its people and land. All but two countries were colonized. The colonized countries of Africa each reacted differently to European actions during the scramble for Africa. African countries began to counter-claim these threats with violent‚ non-violent‚ and diplomatic tactics. African leaders advanced their methods of violence in conjunction with the African people
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Colonial resistance intensified in a matter of years against Britain‚ only adding to the Navigation Acts from the 17th century. This Revolutionary era emerged from England’s debt from the French and Indian war‚ and their political administration of the colonies. The factors that led to intense colonial rebellions. Britain made rational attempts to pay their debts by using the colonies as a cash cow. Amongst the Peace of Paris treaty‚ by which Britain confiscated most of France’s territory‚ expanding
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the Middle East‚ and Africa. The Western nations‚ pursuing new raw materials‚ established control‚ and became very powerful. The non-Western world obtained many benefits‚ such as industrialization and public education. While imperialism proved beneficial‚ it also resulted in warfare‚ racism‚ economic discrimination‚ and slavery. Both India and sub-Saharan Africa were affected by European imperialism. Between 1750 and 1914‚ European imperialism in India and sub-Saharan Africa created a similar effect
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Discuss the importance of two of the following in European diplomacy between 1870 and 1914: the Alliance System; global colonial rivalry; changing balance of power; nationalism. Introduction: - The years between 1870 and 1914 were very important when it came to European diplomacy. During these years‚ tensions built up and due to the formation of alliances‚ beginning with the Three Emperors’ League‚ two allied blocs were formed‚ defining the ally system before the world war. In addition‚ there
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Analyze the effects of European exploration and expansion on both Europe and the peoples they came into contact with. Some may say the European exploration and expansion only affected Europe in a beneficial way. However‚ the Columbian Exchange introduced the new animals and plants to both sides‚ changing the staple of European people and the lifestyle of the Americans‚ the slave trade brought the black slaves to America where they later settled down when some of the African states met their destruction
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