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Imperialism and Colonialism: A Brief Overview

Imperialism and Colonialism: A Brief Overview. Background information for Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart.

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Imperialism and Colonialism: A Brief Overview

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  1. Imperialism and Colonialism: A Brief Overview Background information for Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart

  2. "Neither imperialism nor colonialism is a simple act of accumulation and acquisition… Out of imperialism, notions about culture were classified, reinforced, criticized or rejected." --from Culture and Imperialism, Edward W. Said.

  3. What’s the difference? • Imperialism— the forceful extension of a nation's authority by territorial conquest establishing economic and political domination of other nations that are not its own colonies. • Example: During WWII, Nazi Germany took over Austria economically and politically, but allowed its leaders to remain in control (like in The Sound of Music) • Colonialism— the extension of a nation's sovereignty over territory beyond its borders by the establishment of either settler colonies in which indigenous populations are directly ruled or displaced • Example: Britain established the thirteen colonies on land that once belonged to Native Americans

  4. Imperialism & Colonialism in Africa • Both imperialism and colonialism peaked during the late 19th century in Africa (also the setting of Things Fall Apart) • Commercial greed fueled desires among European nations to claim parts of Africa for themselves--natural resources but especially mineral resources • Rivalry between countries, especially Britain, France, and Germany, led to what historians refer to as the “African Scramble” • In the 1880's European powers divided Africa up amongst themselves without the consent of people living there, and with limited knowledge of the land they had taken.

  5. Imperialism & Colonialism in Africa • Berlin Act of 1885 divided Africa among European nations • Technological advances like railroads and telegraphs allowed for more control • African tribes and leaders were forced to cooperate or give way to those who could adapt to European rule

  6. Think, Pair, Share • What other examples of imperialism and colonialism can you think of? (Come up with at least 3) • What are the possible consequences of imperialism and colonialism on the local culture? The people? The resources? • What prejudice is implied in an imperialistic/ colonialistic point of view?

  7. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/africa/features/storyofafrica/index_section11.shtml

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