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As late as 1870, only 10% of Africa was under European control, but this changed when King Leopold came in and the “Scramble for Africa” started. The European nations realized that Africa was filled with incredible natural resources and this created competition between the European powers. The European nations divided up Africa by claim at the Berlin Conference. The nations then went on to imperialize their parts of Africa and it would not have been possible for them without the inventions that…

Study Questions Unit II. 1. What motivated European exploration of Africa during the nineteenth century and what was its impact upon Europe and Africa? European nations turn to Africa partly in humanitarian, and partly in for-profit efforts, taking into account the game and fauna, as well as the geographical structure of the land, rivers and mountains of the country. The successful stories of explorers did nothing but to encourage such adventures in wealthy European men. 2. Why did the…

The earliest map I looked at was called “Tabula Africa IIII” by Ptolemy. This map was very simple to read although it did not include a key. The map is colorless and is on kind of scroll looking paper which looks like the map was drawn and needed to be dried in the sun. The map was written in English but it only depicted one part of Africa. The map, however, shares a similarity with the other maps in the aspect that it does identify the presence of mountain ranges and bodies of water. I assume…

1-Nigel C. Gibson. "Africa and globalization: marginalization and resistance"Journal of Asian and African Studies. Sage Publication, 2004. This article examines the effects of globalization and capitalism on African political and socioeconomic development in our modern times. The article argues that globalization marginalized the African societies because of lack of investment and real opportunities. It destroyed the African traditional economies. The author also highlights the discriminatory…

A little old man in a tiny little studio in 1550 Italy paints away on cheap canvas. No one would suspect that the simple act of him painting led to imperialization. Most people would imagine a pompous, slightly obese emperor moving chess pieces across a world map deciding which country he wants to snatch up next. While imperialization is the act of one country controlling another, it did not start with great men in high castles but among the ballet dancers and scientists and Enlightenment…

Role of colonialist and other external parties in Continued African Problems In the 1880’s, European powers divided Africa amongst themselves without the consent of the African people giving birth to the colonization Era of Africa. During this era, Africa was introduced to new policies by the colonial masters to enable them govern the continent. These policies were not well received by a majority of Africans and the struggle for independence began in earnest. The mid 19th century saw African…

Destiny Ponzo / History 1023 / April 5th 2017 Primary Source Essay #2 / Chapter 18: The Scramble for Africa The three sources I viewed in chapter eighteen have a similar perspective when looking towards the Scramble for Africa: Europeans simply wanted absolute control and power over African men. Source 18.1 focuses more on the need for control in order to move freely around the continent. In this perspective, the Europeans wanted access to the Indian Ocean trade on the opposite side of Africa…

Some factors that motivated European exploration in Africa were the explorers. Most of them came to Africa for cultural and scientific curiosity. Others wanted to come to the country for profit. The impact these factors were is that it lead to many things in the country being discovered. Mungo Park, British explorer, was attacked by African warriors and escaped death by jumping into a river after trying to negotiate a deal over Niger. Other Europeans discovered things that could benefit the…

Ancient African people made many beneficial contributions to the society. Some of their greatest accomplishments occurred in astronomy, math, medicine, navigation, architecture, engineering, tools, and metallurgy. A lot of treatments in medicine used today were employed from several ancient people from Africa. One of these treatments is when doctors use salicylic acid for pain. Inventions used now that come from their metallurgy are steam engines, metal chisels, saws, copper/iron tools, weapons,…

Madagascar: Halloween Traditions and Culture Halloween hasn’t always been known as a festive holiday for silly costumes and sweet treats. Two thousand years ago, the first of November signified the beginning of winter for the ancient Celts of Europe. On that day, they celebrated a festival called Samhain during which they “gathered to sacrifice animals, fruits, and vegetables” and “lit bonfires in honor of the dead, to aid them on their journey, and to keep them away from the living” (Santino).…