The-Scramble-for-Africa.pptx

The Scramble for Africa In the late 19th century, European powers raced to colonize Africa, carving up the continent for their own political and economic gain. Motivations for Colonization Resources Geopolitics Civilization Mission Africa's abundant With little unclaimed Many Europeans natural resou...

The Scramble for Africa In the late 19th century, European powers raced to colonize Africa, carving up the continent for their own political and economic gain. Motivations for Colonization Resources Geopolitics Civilization Mission Africa's abundant With little unclaimed Many Europeans natural resources, like territory left in Europe, believed it was their minerals and fertile Africa became a prime duty to "civilize" land, drew European target for colonial Africa, often used as a powers seeking to expansion and to pretext to exploit and expand their wealth prevent rivals from subjugate local and power. gaining influence. populations. The Berlin Conference 1 1884 European powers meet in Berlin to divide Africa among themselves, disregarding the interests of the indigenous African peoples. 2 Boundary Agreements The conference established arbitrary colonial boundaries, leading to conflicts and the disruption of existing political and cultural systems. 3 Sphere of Influence Each European power was granted a "sphere of influence", allowing them to exert control over specific regions of the continent. Colonial Empires in Africa French West Africa British Egypt & South Britain controlled Africa Portuguese Angola & Mozambiqu e German Colonies Portugal focused controlled South seeking to and South Africa, on trading for West Africa and "civilize" the engaging in resources, with East Africa region and conflicts like the Angola as a briefly during prevent the Boer Wars. significant World War I. France colonized West Africa, spread of Islam. Egypt, Sudan, source of enslaved Africans. Germany Legacy of Colonialism Exploitation and Disruption Arbitrary Borders Independence Movements