European Partition
The European partitioning of Africa caused...
conflict, destroyed African traditions/culture, artificial political boundaries and/or civil war
Who led Kenya to their independence?
Jomo Kenyatta
He freed Mandela from prison and worked with him to end Apartheid. Togther, they were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
F. W. de Klerk
How did the Pan-African movement affect African nationalism?
It led pride in Africans heritage and encouraged all Africans to unite and help some colonies in Africa to seek independence.
a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.
Apartheid
How did powerful European Countries land in Africa?
European countries agreed to divide up the land in Africa to avoid fighting
When did Nigeria gain independence?
1960
Apartheid is
the separation of whites and non-whites
Which change was a result of nationalism in Kenya and Nigeria?
It helped both countries to gain their independence
This is the number of years Mandela spent in prison.
27 years
Where did the European countries meet to "scramble for Africa"?
Berlin Conference
why was Nigeria colonized?
natural resources (oil)
Which country gained its independence through peaceful protests.
Nigeria
This country gained independence through violence, but has been pretty peaceful ever since.
Kenya
The prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 years in jail.
Rhoden Island
How did the European countries divide Africa? Hint: What did they create?
artificial political boundaries
When did Kenya gain independence?
1963
The goal of this group was to increase the rights of native Africans even though the group had no real power in government.
African National Congress or ANC
What 2 African countries were the only ones that were NEVER colonized?
Liberia and Ethiopia
How many years did Nelson Mandela serve in prison?
27
Why did European countries decide to take control of?
to gain power and wealth by obtaining land, gold, and natural resources
What is nationalism
strong sense of pride in one's country, believing your country is superior to others.
What was the Kenyan rebel/fighter group that battled their colonial rulers?
the Mau Mau
What word describes the belief that all Africans shared a common heritage and should work together for their freedom?
Pan-Africanism Movement
Mandela was captured and accused of
sabotaging and plotting to overthrow the government.