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Chapter 27.2 Imperialism

Chapter 27.2 Imperialism. Pages 690-695. Objectives:. To explain different forms of colonial control. To explain the patterns of imperialist management. To describe British rule in Nigeria. To Summarize African resistance movements. To debate effects of colonialism.

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Chapter 27.2 Imperialism

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  1. Chapter 27.2 Imperialism Pages 690-695

  2. Objectives: • To explain different forms of colonial control. • To explain the patterns of imperialist management. • To describe British rule in Nigeria. • To Summarize African resistance movements. • To debate effects of colonialism.

  3. Main Idea: European embarked on a new phase of empire-building that affected both Africa & the rest of world. • Why it Matters Now: Many former colonies have political problems that are the result of colonial rule.

  4. Colonial Control Takes Many Forms

  5. Management Methods

  6. Case Study: Nigeria/Page 693

  7. African Resistance • Algeria people fought against French 50 years unsuccessful • West Africa Samori Toure’ led resistance against French for 16 years unsuccessful • German East Africa 26,000 Africans died trying to use magic (maji-maji) to fight German machines guns unsuccessful • Ethiopia resister European successfully Emperor Menelik II/1896 used European weapons to defeat Italian army

  8. Impact of Colonial Rule • Good side: • Reduce local conflicts • Europeans brought Africa deeper into world economy • RR, dams & telephone/telegraph • Bad side: • Africans lost control over much land • African traditions were destroyed • People forced out of their homes • Many made to work in bad conditions • Boundaries Europeans drew had no relation to ethnic divisions in Africa

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