Colonialism

When was the Berlin Conference?

1844

When did colonialism end and why?

1974, independence movements began after WW2, fought back in the colonies

Negative effects of colonialism?

Africans lost control of their land, and independence, died of new diseases, cash crops resulted in famine, traditional cultures were destroyed

What was decided at the Berlin Conference?

Each country must set up a government in the territory they claim, colonization started

Why were there so many issues in Africa after the Europeans left?

Europeans did not help set up stable governments for the Africans, they were not prepared for developing a new country

Who was at the Berlin Conference?

Germany brought together the leaders of Belgium, Britain, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain (everyone except Africa)

What were the economic effects the Europeans adopted while colonizing Africa?

Left the africans with poor farmland and little natural resources and many wars

What is direct rule in colonialism?

Rule that involves direct influence by the colonizinf country

What were the benefits to colonialism?

Spread Christianity, education, healthcare, built trains/roads

What were the causes of colonialism?

To exploit their natural resources and it was the start of the industrial revolution

What is indirect rule in colonialism?

Used by Europeans, appointed local chiefs to be their enforces

Who was included in the Pan African Movement

all Africans

What is the Pan African Movement?

began as way to react to the terrible experiences of colonial rule

What was the goal of the Pan African movement?

for people of all African descent to think of Africa as a homeland, and for Africans to think of themselves as one people while growing their economies together, end European control on Africa

What is nationalism?

having extreme pride in ones country

Was the Pan African Movement successful?

helped free almost all Africans from European rule by 1980s, created the African Union in 2002 that works to help people all across Africa

What is Colonialism?

the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

When did colonialism take place?

until the 1970s

How have ethnic and religious conflicts affected populations in modern countries such as Sudan and Nigeria?

wars have broken out, literacy rates are very low due to school and towns being destroyed