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THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA

THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA. 1. Note the three motives behind the European race for colonies. Raw Materials National Pride Christian Conversion Racism (justification). Racism. >. 2. Note two technological advantages Europeans had over the Africans. Weapons RailRoads Steam Ships Quinine.

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THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA

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  1. THESCRAMBLEFORAFRICA

  2. 1. Note the three motives behind the European race for colonies. • Raw Materials • National Pride • Christian Conversion • Racism (justification)

  3. Racism >

  4. 2. Note two technological advantages Europeans had over the Africans. • Weapons • RailRoads • Steam Ships • Quinine

  5. 3. Note two factors within Africa that made it vulnerable to European conquest. • Many Languages & Cultures • Lack of Technology • Traditional Rivalries

  6. 4. Note two outcomes of the Berlin Conference in 1884 & 1885. • Agreement amongst 14 nations to divide Africa • The goal to change Africans (assimilation)

  7. 5. Note three groups that clashed over territory and resources in S. Africa • Zulus • Boers (Dutch) • British

  8. 6. Note one outcome of the Boer War • Creation of a self-governing Union of S. Africa controlled by British

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