Scramble for Africa
What are reasons for European interest in Africa?
The first ______________ Congress occurred in 1900.
What is Pan-African?
On December 12th, 1963, the British Empire granted _____________ its independence.
What is Kenya?
This motivated the South African government to end apartheid.
What are sanctions and boycotts?
The creation of these _________________ had a negative impact on Africa’s political and social structures by either dividing groups that wanted to be together or combining ethnic groups that were enemies.
What are artificial political borders?
This individual encouraged European imperialism and was responsible for "opening up Africa" to colonialism.
Who is Cecil Rhodes?
-Helped African people realize they should work together
-Encouraged a sense of African pride
-Influenced African leaders to fight for independence from colonial powers
What is Nationalism?
This country had a peaceful nationalist movement which led the British to move gradually towards independence.
What is Nigeria?
This individual fought to end Apartheid in South Africa and spent 27 years in prison as a result of his commitment to the cause.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
The most influential leader of the freedom movement in Kenya, and was appointed as the nation’s first president.
Who is Jomo Kenyatta?
The policy of extending the rule or influence of a country over other countries or colonies.
What is Imperialism?
To be combined into one, as part of a whole.
What is unity?
A secret society that believed force was the only way to win Kenyan rights and independence.
Who are the Mau Mau fighters?
This individual came to power in South Africa in 1989 and was responsible for:
-Dismantling apartheid
-renouncing the ban on the ANC
-Releasing Nelson Mandela from prison
Who is F.W. de Klerk?
In Afrikaans (the language of white South Africans), apartheid means...
What is “apartness”?
This international meeting was held to divide the lands of Africa between European countries.
What is the Berlin Conference?
This country was founded in 1822 by former American slaves.
What is Liberia?
On October 1st, 1960, Great Britain granted ______________ independence and an independent government was established.
What is Nigeria?
This was a major sign that Apartheid had ended in South Africa.
What is ALL South Africans were allowed to vote?
At the Berlin Conference _____________ won the most land in Africa and was “given” Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan, Kenya, and South Africa after defeating the Dutch Settlers and Zulu Nation.
What is Great Britain?
The Division of land.
What is Partitioning?
This movement was dedicated to establishing independence for African countries and creating unity among black people throughout the world.
What is the Pan-African movement?
A devotion and loyalty to one's country.
What is Nationalism?
An official policy of racial segregation and discrimination which oppressed black South Africans.
What is Apartheid?
A separation of humans into racial groups in daily life.
What is segregation?