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King Leopold ||

1.) (9 April 1835 - 17 December 1909) was the second King of the Belgians, known for the founding and exploitation of the Congo Free State as a private venture. Born in Brussels as the second (but eldest surviving) son of Leopold I and Louise of Orléans, he succeeded his father to the throne in 1865 and reigned for 44 years until his death. His was the longest reign of any Belgian monarch. 2.) He is important to World Geography because he played a big part is African history. By helping to Colonize the Middle East.

The Berlin Conference

1.) A series of negotiations (Nov. 15, 1884-Feb. 26, 1885) held in Germany where the countries of Europe carved Africa, and colonized the "countries" in Africa, so the countries of Europe could gain power. Also, so the African "countries" could be like European countries. 2.) It is important to World Geography because we know how the seven countries negotiated, and colonized, and how they carved Africa.

Paternalism

1.) Attitude and practice that are commonly, though not exclusively, understood as an infringement on the personal freedom and autonomy of a person (or class of persons) with a beneficent or protective intent. Paternalism generally involves competing claims between individual liberty and authoritative social control. 2.) It is important to World Geography because we know how Africans treated Paternalism throughout the years.

"The Mad Scramble for Africa"

1.) Comparison of Africa in the years 1845 to 1915. The "Scramble for Africa" was the invasion, occupation, division, colonization and annexation of African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism, between 1881 and 1914. It is also called the Partition of Africa and the Conquest of Africa. 2.) It is important to World Geography because the white people want to make money ,and to get resources to sell. It is called the "mad" scramble for Africa because it was crazy!

Rubber Trade

1.) Rubber was the most sought-after export and the greatest income earner for many African states.African rubber came from two sources, trees and vines. Rubber vines were far less durable than trees. Rubber-producing vines were fragile and easily killed. rubber trees were hearty and tolerated frequent tapping. If the trees were over-tapped they went dormant, but they did not die. 2.) It is important to World Geography because the rubber trade helped many countries prosper.

Imperialism

1.) State policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and domain, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other areas. it always involves the use of power,mostly military forces. 2.) It is important to World Geography because It helps us to know how a country, city, or state has advanced in power. Countries, cities, and states usually get more power from trade or war. The war usually takes place in their own domain. They usually get power from having good natural resources, and having a good military too.

Legacy of Colonialism

1.) The changes that affect nations and regions governed by offensive colonial rulers. This happened in many areas of the world. Including Africa, colonialism brought a change in many factors of society. This includes government structure and organization. Also political practices and even economics. 2.) It is important to World Geography because now we know what affected the nations and regions. Also how Colonialism has changed through the years.

Colonialism

1.) The spread of culture from one place to another. Thinking that your culture, religion are better than others. Can happen at the same time as imperialism, but usually happens after. The nation-states of Portugal, Spain, the Dutch Republic, France, and England. By discovery, conquest, and settlement, these nations expanded and colonized throughout the world, spreading European institutions and culture. 2.) It is important to World Geography because it helps us to know how colonies are made. Also, what countries make colonies.

Nationalism

1.)A modern movement. Throughout history people have been attached to their native soil, to the traditions of their parents, and to established territorial authorities; but it was not until the end of the 18th century that nationalism began to be a generally recognized sentiment molding public and private life and one of the great, if not the greatest, single determining factors of modern history. An example of nationalism is the Pledge of Allegiance. A really big example is the Holocaust. 2.) It is important to World Geography because of how Africans did rituals and how they treated their land.