Colonization was very crucial to those looking to expand their land and resources. In the 19th - 20th century the scramble of Africa was a huge competition in who could acquire more land. While, colonizing Africa many negative things happened such as brutal behavior, the removal from their homes and culture changes. Native Africans were treated horribly by the Belgians. They informally enslaved Natives and made them work for countless hours until the task that was assigned for them was complete. The Beligans didn’t mind persuading them do their duties either by holding women captive until the men finished picking rubber or cutting off their hand and feet to show the consequences of not finishing their job. Many died because of the harsh conditions
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To the British they were used to traditional clothing which to them was pants and shirt and boots but to Africans that wasn’t the case. Not only was culture in the religion of learning but also in what the Africans wore. When the British came they changed the way the dresses and established to the Africans a more decent clothing that what ultimately fit the British criteria. British came in changed their look because they felt that it was indecent outfit to where. Also, another thing that changed was the way Africans made their food in. Many of the things the British brought over was pots and cooking spoons. They had forgotten about their traditional cooking use and used something that was traditional for Europeans.(Lugard 1893) Lugard was a part of The British East Company which took over places in Africa. He believed that imperialism would help his reputation to show people that he had …show more content…
This point of view makes sense because when the British came over they helped the Africans by teaching them new medicines that helped save people lives. They came over and the British weren’t stingy about their discoveries but were willing to share information that would benefit everyone. However, this does not take away the fact that colonization on Africa had a negative effect on the people and the land. The destruction of homes, land, religion, traditions and beliefs all destroyed because of the
To the British they were used to traditional clothing which to them was pants and shirt and boots but to Africans that wasn’t the case. Not only was culture in the religion of learning but also in what the Africans wore. When the British came they changed the way the dresses and established to the Africans a more decent clothing that what ultimately fit the British criteria. British came in changed their look because they felt that it was indecent outfit to where. Also, another thing that changed was the way Africans made their food in. Many of the things the British brought over was pots and cooking spoons. They had forgotten about their traditional cooking use and used something that was traditional for Europeans.(Lugard 1893) Lugard was a part of The British East Company which took over places in Africa. He believed that imperialism would help his reputation to show people that he had …show more content…
This point of view makes sense because when the British came over they helped the Africans by teaching them new medicines that helped save people lives. They came over and the British weren’t stingy about their discoveries but were willing to share information that would benefit everyone. However, this does not take away the fact that colonization on Africa had a negative effect on the people and the land. The destruction of homes, land, religion, traditions and beliefs all destroyed because of the