European Partitioning
What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?
The Berlin Conference was held to divide, or partition, Africa between European powers.
Who was not in attendance at the Berlin Conference?
Africans
Did Kenya gain its Independence violently or non violently?
Violently
Although Nelson Mandela had been jailed and discriminated against, what were his attitudes towards the people and members of the former government?
He felt that all the races needed to work together after apartheid ended.
Colony or Colonialism
What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on the colonization of Africa?
The Industrial Revolution caused a need for natural resources and raw materials.
What was the main goal of the European countries when they divided Africa?
Land, Power, and Natural Resources
Did Nigeria gain its independence violently or non violently?
non violently
This man served over 27 years in prison and would become the first black president elected by all races in South Africa.
Nelson Mandela
One country taking over another to build strength and power and to acquire more land and raw materials.
Why did the boundaries drawn by Europeans cause issues?
The boundaries that the Europeans drew split some groups that got along, and put some together that didn't get along.
What two European countries colonized the most land in Africa?
Great Britain and France
This is a strong sense of pride in ones nation.
Nationalism
F.W. de Klerk
This man was considered the founding father of Kenya.
Jomo Kenyatta
What didn't Europeans consider when partitioning Africa?
The Europeans didn't consider the ethnic differences or boundaries in Africa, and only considered Europeans best interests.
What was an INITIAL interest Europeans had in Africa?
Trade Routes
What was the goal of the Pan-African movement?
To unite people of African descent and to support their fight for independence.
What was Apartheid?
Apartheid was a system of legal segregation in which blacks or people of color were discriminated against in South Africa. Blacks made up the majority of the population and were the most discriminated against in this system.
Nigeria
What countries participated colonized Africa between 1885 and 1914?
7 countries: Great Britain, France, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain, & Germany
Which European country was not in attendance at the Berlin Conference?
Finland
When did most African nations gain their independence by? (what decade)
1960's
This organization was formed to fight for the equal rights of South Africans.
African National Congress
What are the five European imperial motives?
Political, Religious, Exploratory, Ideological, and Economic