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African Land Grab

African Land Grab. October 19, 2010. Reasons for colonial rule. Dr. Livingstone’s descriptions showed Africa’s great wealth. Europeans were looking for raw materials, cheap labor, and new markets for products. Europeans believed Africans’ culture was “inferior” and that they needed help.

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African Land Grab

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  1. African Land Grab October 19, 2010

  2. Reasons for colonial rule • Dr. Livingstone’s descriptions showed Africa’s great wealth. • Europeans were looking for raw materials, cheap labor, and new markets for products. • Europeans believed Africans’ culture was “inferior” and that they needed help.

  3. Ways Europeans ruled colonies • At first they ruled African nations as companies. • Later Europeans were sent to Africa to settle and run the government. • Some colonial rulers used tribal kings to control the people. • Soldiers were used to keep order.

  4. Gaining independence • People sent representatives to speak for them (such as Jomo Kenyatta). • Some people formed political groups to try to bring about peaceful change. • Some formed groups and used violence and terrorism (Mau Mau). • There were protests and many people were jailed and killed.

  5. Effects of colonial rule • Many tribes in each country make governing difficult. • Tribal hatred results in many wars. • Many countries are weak and poor, having been “robbed” of resources. • Tribal cultures changed dramatically.

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