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What was a primary reason for the ease of military conquest during the colonial period?
What was a primary reason for the ease of military conquest during the colonial period?
- The strength of indigenous tribes
- Technological superiority of European powers (correct)
- The disinterest of indigenous tribes in conflict
- Lack of geographical knowledge among European explorers
What event was convened to establish rules for the division of African territory?
What event was convened to establish rules for the division of African territory?
- The Congo Conference
- The Berlin Conference (correct)
- The Treaty of Versailles
- The Paris Peace Conference
Which of the following conflicts directly involved British forces and Dutch colonists in South Africa?
Which of the following conflicts directly involved British forces and Dutch colonists in South Africa?
- Anglo-Boer conflict (correct)
- Fachoda Incident
- Opium Wars
- Zulu Wars
What term describes colonies primarily intended for economic exploitation?
What term describes colonies primarily intended for economic exploitation?
Which type of colony allowed for permanent European settlement and a degree of self-governance?
Which type of colony allowed for permanent European settlement and a degree of self-governance?
What was the main effect of the Opium Wars on China?
What was the main effect of the Opium Wars on China?
How did rivalries between colonial powers impact the local population in Africa?
How did rivalries between colonial powers impact the local population in Africa?
Which characteristic was common among protectorates?
Which characteristic was common among protectorates?
Flashcards
Exploitation Colonies
Exploitation Colonies
A type of colonial administration where the primary goal was to exploit the colony's natural resources for profit.
Settlement Colonies
Settlement Colonies
Territories where European populations settled permanently, often enjoying some degree of autonomy in their local governance.
Protectorates
Protectorates
Territories where existing states were maintained under the control of a colonizing power, often indirectly.
Imperial Expansion
Imperial Expansion
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Scramble for Africa
Scramble for Africa
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Berlin Conference
Berlin Conference
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Fachoda Incident
Fachoda Incident
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Anglo-Boer Wars
Anglo-Boer Wars
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Study Notes
Colonial Territory Acquisition
- The acquisition of territories was swift and easy
- Exploration voyages led to the discovery of new lands, particularly in central Africa (e.g., British explorers David Livingstone and Henry M. Stanley, and the French explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza).
- Military conquest followed exploration, often taking advantage of internal conflicts within indigenous populations
- European technological superiority facilitated rapid conquest
Conflicts and Rivalries
- Imperial rivalries led to constant conflicts and clashes of interest
- The Berlin Conference (1885) set guidelines for the division of African territories among European powers.
- Despite agreements, colonial wars persisted.
- The 1898 confrontation between France and Britain over the territory of Fashoda
- Anglo-Boer War (1880–1881 and 1899–1902) in South Africa
- Opium Wars (1839-1860) between China and the British Empire, forcing China to open up its markets to Western trade
Colonial Administration Types
- Colonial administration varied based on the colonized territory.
- Exploitation colonies Primarily focused on resource extraction (e.g., coffee, sugar, rubber, and minerals).
- Settlement colonies Established permanent European populations (e.g., Algeria).
- Protectorates: Indigenous rulers were maintained but under European control (e.g., protectorate of Egypt under British rule)
- Colonial administration structures varied depending on whether the target territory was already structured or not.
Colonial Empires' Size
- The table shows the size of major colonial empires.
- Great Britain had the largest territory, followed by France, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Italy
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