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Contextualization

Industrial Revolution, Scramble for africa, Berlin conference, Britian expansion over Africa, British desire control

Scramble for africa

where European countries like Britain and Germany took control of African lands for their resources, such as gold, diamonds, and rubber

The Berlin conference

A way to organize the scramble for Africa, held by European leaders Hosted 14 countries representatives. Not including an invite to any African leaders

Why did Britain expand its control over Africa

As an attempt to strengthen its empire by getting trade routed, resources, and construction of railroads

What are the 2 ways africa responded to European imperialism

Diplomacy and armed resistance

Armed resistance definition

Use of violence, military, or warfare to resist oppression, or any kind of government political policies

Diplomacy definition

Negotiating to maintain peace between nations groups or individuals

1 example of Africa having Armed resistance

Zulú kingdom, their king led strong defense against the British, they ended up losing but still fought hard to protect their land

2nd example of African armed resistance

Ethiopian empire defended his people during battle of Adwa against Italy and successfully kept their country independent

1 example of African diplomacy

Buganda leader tried to negotiate with British empires to protect his people, british ended up taking over anyway

2 example of African diplomacy

Aftican leaders tried to peacefully negotiate with British powers to protect their land. They agreed to sign treaties with hopes of maintaining power over their territories but the British twisted these agreements to allow for colonization.

Industrial Revolution

Increased Europe’s demand for raw materials, while advancements like railroads made colonization easier. Started completion between European leaders cause they all want to claim African territories, directly initiating the scramble for Africa

War of the golden stool

conflict between British and the Ashanti kingdom caused by the British wantibg to steal the golden stool in order to obtain power over their kingdom. They resisted but the British ended up capturing.