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Do Now- Page 67. It has been a nice Thanksgiving break, but I can still remember two things I learned about Imperialism in Africa. They are…. Legacy of Colonial Rule in Africa. Draw a T-Chart in your notebook on page 68. Positive Effects . Negative Effects .
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Do Now- Page 67 • It has been a nice Thanksgiving break, but I can still remember two things I learned about Imperialism in Africa. They are…
Legacy of Colonial Rule in Africa • Draw a T-Chart in your notebook on page 68 Positive Effects Negative Effects
Humanitarian EffortsEducation & Healthcare • Life spans increases • Literacy increases
Technology • Transportation (railroads, canals) • Communication (telegraph/telephone) • Healthcare (vaccines)
Brutality & Disease • Smallpox • Forced to work for colonists economic gain
Loss of Native Culture • Forced to adopt European values • Western values/economy is desirable
Politically Divided Nations • Division of African continent • Long term rivals are united • Kinship groups split up among colonies • Divisions still plague independent African nations- many civil wars, genocides
Racism/Intolerance • Colonial ideas that black is an inferior race • Even after independence, racial and religious tensions existed • i.e. Apartheid in South Africa until 1994
Partner Work • Read your article • Underline key points • Circle effects imperialism had • Share with your partner and complete the T chart on page 68. • Also affix this reading with your annotations in your notebook on pg 68
Processing Assignment- pg 67 • Complete the perspective chart • What is each person thinking about the effects of Imperialism in Africa? • Demonstrate your knowledge- Use at least 4 specific examples we discussed in class.