1 / 12

Colonialism in Africa

Colonialism in Africa. Mr. Hardy Unit 2- The First Global Age RMS IB 2013-2014. Agenda: Thursday, October 17 th , 2013. OBJ: I can summarize the characteristics of colonialism in Africa by analyzing documents and creating a conversation cartoon. 1. Warm Up 2. Notes- Colonialism in Africa

lei
Download Presentation

Colonialism in Africa

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Colonialismin Africa Mr. Hardy Unit 2- The First Global Age RMS IB 2013-2014

  2. Agenda: Thursday, October 17th, 2013 • OBJ: I can summarize the characteristics of colonialism in Africa by analyzing documents and creating a conversation cartoon. • 1. Warm Up • 2. Notes- Colonialism in Africa • 3. Document Analysis- • Account of the Slave Trade • White Man’s Burden • 4. Conversation Cartoon • 5. Reflection • HW:

  3. Warm Up: Thursday, October 17th, 2013 • Discuss the pros and cons of trade during the Age of Exploration. Be sure to list at least 3 pros and 3 cons. • Make a T-Chart!

  4. Causes to ColonizationSTOP and JOT!- Why do you think Europeans thought they could colonize African territory? • Gold, Glory, God • Further exploration through owning “discovered” territory • Many colonies in Africa- why? • Land • Natural Resources • Expansion of territory (GLORY) • Wealth • Free labor! • New resources to market (GOLD) • Religion • Spread of Christianity (GOD)

  5. Cartoon Review! In the space provided and in complete sentences… • Describe what the cartoon looks like. AND • What does the cartoon tells us about colonialism in Africa?

  6. The “Scramble for Africa” • European nations rushed to Africa to take as much territory as possible. • Began with King Leopold of Belgium • Took Congo jungle for “vacation home” • Glory- more land made nations more powerful • Nationalism- created pride in nations

  7. Europeans Take Claim • Following the Scramble for Africa, Europeans argued over who controlled what territory • Result- Meet and divide the map of Africa into sections • Berlin Conference of 1881- Europeans “carved up Africa” • Between 1881 and 1914 Africa was divided among the nations of France, Spain, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Italy, and Portugal.

  8. Economics of Colonialism • Europe used colonies for their raw materials and as markets to sell too • Triangular Trade- movement of goods between Europe, Africa, and the Americas • Trade route lasted for 200 years • Atlantic Slave Trade- African slaves were shipped on the “Middle Passage” to the Americas to work on large manufacturing farms • DiscoveryEducation Video Clip- Triangular Trade • Activity- Mini Map!! • Follow the directions on your guided notes to complete your Mini Map.

  9. The Slave Trade • World’s largest forced movement of people • 10-12 million African people • In order to save their own people, many tribes would attack others in “slave raids.” • During the raid, people would be captured and turned over to European slave traders in return for safety, weapons, or other resources.

  10. African Slavers or Slave Raiders Africans would attack other tribes and take people prisoners. They would then trade these people to European and Arab slave traders, who would trade goods like iron, steel weapons and tools, guns, and alcohol for them.

  11. Document Analysis- Personal Account of The Slave Trade • Read through the article questions. • As a class, read the article. • With your neighbor, Turn and Talk! regarding your first thoughts, feelings, and concerns about the document. • Complete the question boxes with your neighbor in complete sentences • Give and Get!- When the music starts, walk around the room with your article and guided notes. • When the music starts, invite people near you to create a group of 3-4 people. • Discuss your responses to the text questions. • When you return to your desk, edit and add to your answers. You will have 3 minutes to do so!

  12. Document Analysis- The White Man’s Burden • Document 1- “The White Man’s Burden” - Read the document as a class- 2 TIMES - Randolph Friendly Breakdown (Follow along with Ms. Hunt!) - Discussion- What is the poem referring to? What is the author’s intention? - STOP and JOT!- Write 2 complete sentences which summarize your understanding, thoughts, and feelings about the document. • Document 2- KUA Hymm • Read the document as a class- 2 TIMES • Randolph Friendly Breakdown • Discussion- How did the natives’ opinions change as colonialism progressed? • STOP and JOT!- Write 2 complete sentences which summarize your understanding, thoughts, and feelings about the document.

More Related