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Africa and Imperialism

Africa and Imperialism. Unit 4 Chapter 21 Section 2 6.3.3. The Congo. David Livingstone and Henry Stanley explore the region 1876 – Belgium sets up territories along the Congo River First major African territory controlled by Europe. Ethiopia. Italy recognized Ethiopia’s independence

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Africa and Imperialism

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  1. Africa and Imperialism Unit 4 Chapter 21 Section 2 6.3.3

  2. The Congo • David Livingstone and Henry Stanley explore the region • 1876 – Belgium sets up territories along the Congo River • First major African territory controlled by Europe

  3. Ethiopia • Italy recognized Ethiopia’s independence • Italy claiming lands to the north • Ethiopia defeated Italy in 1896 battle • Established their independence

  4. Egypt • Splits from Ottoman Empire in 1805 • Suez Canal completed in 1869 • Connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea • Steamships important • England wants it for connection to India • Conquered by 1914

  5. Africa Before Europeans

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