Colonization

Of
Africa

Maps of Africa http://exhibitions.nypl.org/africanaage/maps.html

Analyzing the maps, explain why the
colonization of Africa did not occur until the
late 2oth century.
Comparing the maps, determine what Imperial
Power gained the most out of colonizing
Africa?
History of the Scramble for Africa http://exhibitions.nypl.org/africanaage/essay-
colonization-of-africa.html
What were the seven European powers that
colonized Africa?
Discuss how African military resistance
effective against the invading forces.
Deduce the three major institutions apart of
indirect rule.
The Democratic Republic of Congo https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/library/library_exhibitions/
schoolresources/exploration/scramble_for_africa
Using the provided letter, hypothesize how
common settlers viewed the indigenous
Africans.
“Europeans… considered industrial towns and
technology to be signs of civilization.” Propose
your own definition for civilization. Defend it.
DBQs: European Imperialism and Africa https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/hemispheres/_files/
pdf/handouts/Imperialism_in_Africa_DBQ.pdf
Viewing the images in Document #3,
differentiate the native family from the
Africans pictured with the brick chapel.
Explain the key differences and why this is so.
After reading Document #4, justify European
colonization. Do you personally agree with this
justification? Why or why not?
Read Document #7. Defend the Native
Africans and support their independence
against the European Imperial Powers.
Colonization and Independence in Africa http://www.choices.edu/curriculum-unit/colonization-
independence-africa/
Define Colonialism.