11.1 Imperialists Divide Africa
Africa Before Imperialism
Mid-1800s, Africa is
divided into
thousands of
groups.
Europeans only
control 10% of
African land.
Large trade
networks keep
Europeans out.
Nations Compete for
Overseas Empires
David Livingstone
sparks interest in the
Congo.
Industrial Revolution
leads to imperialism.
Racism increases, and
is a result of Social
Darwinism.
Many things keep
imperialism in place.
African Lands Become
European Colonies
Discovery of gold and diamonds increase European
interest.
Africa is divided at the Berlin Conference (1884-85).
Demand for resources.
Three Groups Clash Over
South Africa
Africans, Dutch, and
British.
The Zulu’s.
Boers make the
Great Trek.
The Boer War.