19th and 20th Century History
World Imperialism
Name:
Imperialistic Europeans in Africa
Directions: For each of the countries listed below, label on the map, write the year they were taken over, and color them
according to the European Country Key (assigning a color to each European country used). In the box at the bottom,
explain the European nation’s motive for imperialism in Africa (why they wanted them). Use Chapter 10 Section 2 for
guidance. Then, answer the questions on the back.
European Country Key
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Country to Label
Algeria
Tunisia
Tunis
Morocco
Egypt
Sudan
Tripoli (Libya)
Senegal
French Guinea
Ivory Coast
Gold Coast
Nigeria
Liberia
(Ghana)
Motive for Imperialism
European Claims in Sub-Saharan Africa…
Using Chapter 10 Section 3, answer the questions below. Use complete sentences where you see the (CS)
1. Why did many European nations want control of the former slaving centers along the coast of West Africa? (CS)
2. Why were Europeans not content with simply controlling the trade centers & decided to push inward? (CS)
3. Why were Europeans interested in the Gold Coast? (CS)
4. What were the main holdings of Great Britain & France in West Africa?
GB: _____________________________________ FR: ______________________________________
5. Describe the process of imperialism in each of the following territories:
o The Congo:
o French Equatorial Africa:
o Mozambique
o Ethiopia:
6. What other nations held possessions in Central and East Africa? __________________________________
7. Do you believe that any one country dominated Central and West Africa? EXPLAIN your response & provide factual
evidence for support. (CS)