Imperialism
Definition:The conquering offoreign territoriesby powerful countries
fornatural resources and markets.
Forms of Imperialism
● colony– ruled directly by a foreign power
● protectorate– controlled by foreign power
● sphere of influence- foreign power gets exclusiverights
Africa Before Imperialism
● Over1,000languages & groups
● KeptEuropeansout for 400+ years
● Mostly onlymissionarieswho explore the interior
The Belgian Congo
● KingLeopoldof Belgium hires explorer Henry Stanleyto explore & claim the Congo
● Treaties made with local chiefs along theCongoRiver
● Companies brutallyexploitAfricans to collectrubber
● Other countries take note of Africa’s naturalresources
The Scramble for Africa
● Europeansfear war over claims
● 14 European nations meet in 1884 for theBerlinConference
● Africadivided without any regard for people there
The White Man’s Burden
● Europeans&Americansbelieved it was their responsibilityto:
● SpreadChristianity
● Civilize& educate other nations
● End theslavetrade
Definition:The conquering offoreign territoriesby powerful countries
fornatural resources and markets.
Forms of Imperialism
● colony– ruled directly by a foreign power
● protectorate– controlled by foreign power
● sphere of influence- foreign power gets exclusiverights
Africa Before Imperialism
● Over1,000languages & groups
● KeptEuropeansout for 400+ years
● Mostly onlymissionarieswho explore the interior
The Belgian Congo
● KingLeopoldof Belgium hires explorer Henry Stanleyto explore & claim the Congo
● Treaties made with local chiefs along theCongoRiver
● Companies brutallyexploitAfricans to collectrubber
● Other countries take note of Africa’s naturalresources
The Scramble for Africa
● Europeansfear war over claims
● 14 European nations meet in 1884 for theBerlinConference
● Africadivided without any regard for people there
The White Man’s Burden
● Europeans&Americansbelieved it was their responsibilityto:
● SpreadChristianity
● Civilize& educate other nations
● End theslavetrade
