Scramble for Africa

From 1880 to 1914, there was an increasing trend of European nations dominating African colonies. Belgium, France, Britain, Germany, Italy, and Portugal were all overtaking and claiming lands in Africa during the late 1800’s and throughout the early 1900’s. The European acquisition of African colonies was influenced by strong feelings of nationalism and Social Darwinism. Althoughter, political and economic incentives and racial attitudes are what drove the European accessions of African colonies…

Europeans to stop the internal slave trade and spread civilization and education is often stated as… the main reason for the partition of Africa” is a very debatable statement. There were many reasons for the Europeans to expand into Africa during the 19th century. Many different motives of the Europeans were questioned, such as civilization, education, putting a stop to the slave trade and to spread their word about Christianity (Colonialism). However, the more probable reasons for their…

A hundred and seventy-five years ago European colonist labeled Africa the “Dark Continent.” Whether or not the term was introduced with invidious intent has continually been the subject of much debate among black scholars. The controversy centered on the use of the word “Dark” which Europe, scholars interpreted as being without growth and development. Not that Europe was more developed than Africa, but because the sub -Saharan part of the continent was a complete mystery to Europeans. This…

continents, especially Africa. While many overlook or forget the involvement of Africa in the Great War, it did play a significant role in the start and conclusion of the war. Africa was not a sideshow of WWI, but was vital to the war effort in Europe due to resource contributions, territorial disputes, and the death toll seen in Africa. One of many reasons that Africa was essential to WWI is coined in the phrase “Scramble for Africa.” There was a strong European presence within Africa during…

teachers in Africa warned villagers about their “lax” sexual ways and sinful tendencies. In addition, European imperial powers prompted different naming cultures. There was a major attempt to shorten and change African names to those of a Christian background. Before colonization, personal names were part of the collective uniqueness of each ethnic group. Europe’s Christian influence destroyed this. Also, African women were forced to merge their identities with those of their husbands. In…

King Leopold’s conquest of Africa sprouted from one explorer: Sir Henry Morton Stanley. Stanley’s career as an explorer all started when he was a foreign correspondent for the New York Herald. The Herald’s publisher at the time, James Gordon Bennett, sponsored Stanley to search for the famous English explorer, David Livingstone, who went missing in Africa searching for the source of the Nile River. (page number) The immediate aim of Stanley’s…

between European countries and the local people of the African nation. Africa is the world's second-largest, second most-populous continent and overflowing with natural resources. European’s imperialistic motives were all found economic, political, and religious aspects. Africans were seen as nothing more then property in European eyes and African nations sought to change their perspective. In response to the European scramble for Africa, Africans initially tried to compromise for peace, but…

Imperialism in Africa: To what extent did imperialism impact Africa? Before imperialism, Africa was divided into hundreds of ethnic and linguistic groups but how was Africa divided into the 54 countries that we know today? In the 1800s, industrialization began in many European nations. They all wanted resources to fuel their industrial production and Africa was seen as a great source of raw materials and as a market for industrial products. Thus began European imperialism over Africa.…

material that contains dentine and is found in the tusk and teeth of animals. The substances has been used in items such as, art sculptures, false teeth, piano keys, billiard balls, jewelry, and other items to show ones wealth. The ivory trade in Africa during the late 19th and 20th century decimated the elephant population and also showed that even with more awareness and protection to animals that are being overexploited and animals that are considered endangered, they are not safe…

continent for colonial interests. Thus began the scramble for Africa, dividing the continent between several European countries. The Congo appealed to the colonial powers in Europe due to the availability of raw materials, as well as the tantalizing lure of wealth and power. After the Industrial Revolution took hold in Europe, industrial powerhouses realized they would need a new source for materials if they were to continue manufacturing. Africa was the best place to collect new materials…