Scramble
For
Africa!
You Need:
• Writing Utensil (Pencil, Pen)
• Any color Highlighter
Directions:
1.
Read the article and annotate.
ANNOTATING YOUR ARTICLE:
*Circle any unknown words
*Highlight ANY main ideas
Colonization
of
Africa
Scramble For Africa:
As a result of the Berlin
conference in 1884, Europeans divided
the continent of africa and
competed for colonies and raw
materials.
The Scramble for Africa
Imperialism:
One country dominating another
country’s government, trade, &
culture.
Imperialism
Types of Colonial Rule
Direct Rule
 Indirect Rule

Indirect Rule:
Europeans used local african
leaders to rule for them!
Assimilation:
Giving up one’s own customs &
adopting those of another culture.
*Often done using force!*
Assimilation
The Industrial Revolution
 Industrial
Revolution began in
England in late 18th century
and spread to the rest of
Europe in early 19th century
 Industrial Revolution increases
demand for raw materials
WHY COLONIZE?
 Raw
materials for
industry
 Market to sell
European goods
 Missionaries
wanted to bring
Christianity to
Africans
Berlin Conference- in Berlin, Germany
(led by Otto von Bismarck)
 A series of meetings held by
Europeans to decide how to divide
colonies in Africa among themselves.
 November 1884
 Representatives of
14 European
countries and
the United States.
Impact of Colonization
1.
Economic issues
– Fewer raw materials/Africans
2.
Borders
– Some tribes were split
– Others were grouped with their enemies
3.
Loss of culture
– Europeans wanted Africans to assimilate
4.
Government Instability/Corruption
Directions:
2. WITH YOUR PARTNER, Answer the
questions that follow the article In
complete sentences!
Why did Europeans first take an
interest in the African continent?
Europeans first took an interest in
the African continent because they
were engaged in the slave trade and
needed CHEAP labor for their
colonies overseas.
Why did the European countries
eventually set up colonies in Africa?
European countries eventually set up
colonies in Africa because they
wanted the raw materials found on
the African continent.
Describe the attitude of Europeans
towards maintaining a decent standard
of living for the Africans within their
colonies.
Though they worked to keep order in
their African colonies, few European
powers did not do much to improve
the lives of the Africans themselves,
unless it increased profits.
When did many African groups
begin to challenge European
colonial rule?
Many African groups began to
challenge European colonial rule
after World War II.
Why has it been difficult for African
nations to establish stable
governments?
It has been difficult for African
nations to establish stable
governments because the Europeans
drew artificial political boundaries
with no respect for the ethnic and
religious groups living there.