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European Imperialism

European Imperialism . European Imperialism in Africa. Old Imperialism v. New Imperialism . What makes them different? Compare European relations with Asia and Africa pre-1850s v. post 1850s. Motives. 1. Economics 2. Colonies = political greatness 3. Social Darwinism

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European Imperialism

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  1. European Imperialism

  2. European Imperialism in Africa

  3. Old Imperialism v. New Imperialism What makes them different? Compare European relations with Asia and Africa pre-1850s v. post 1850s

  4. Motives 1. Economics 2. Colonies = political greatness 3. Social Darwinism 4. Technological and Military superiority 5. Domestic conflicts

  5. Gaining Control of Africa • Beginnings • 1880 – Europe controlled only 10% of Africa • French in the North • English in the South • Afrikaaners (descendents of Dutch settlers) proclaim independence and take control of Southern Africa

  6. The Berlin Conference 1884-1885 • Background • King Leopold II of Belgium has his eye on central Africa • Britain, France, Germany, and Italy scramble for possessions • European powers call a conference to divide Africa • Still creates conflicts

  7. Queen Victoria and England A case study on Imperialism

  8. The Reign of Victoria • R. 1837-1901 • Longest reigning English monarch • Best know for her complete transformation of English politics, society, economy, military, and world status • Was the bridge between to the modern era of English history

  9. Domestic and Foreign Issues under Victoria • Irish Potato Famine • Crimean War • Continual change between Labour and Conservative politics • The Issue of Ireland and home rule

  10. Imperialism under Victoria Start of Control 1. Berlin Conference Gain Southern Africa, mid east to north east, western port colony

  11. Empire Under Victoria

  12. 2. The Boer War (1899-1902) • Fought between the British and the Dutch Settlers (Boers) in Southern Africa • Boers feared the encroaching British settlements • Boers received military equipment from Germany and win some battles • British call in reinforcements and take over the capital • From about 1900-1902, British and the Boers raided each others territories and put civilians into concentration camps • Treaty of Vereeniging – May 1902

  13. Omdurman, 1898 • 3. Omdurmam, 1898 • British forces move along Nile River to continue building • Meet up with Muslim troops • Battle of Omdurman ensues • Fight both French and British troops • Victory for the British • Sets precedent for future conflicts

  14. Video Begins with English politics starting with 1840s and Ireland Focuses on the switch between conservative and liberal politics during from 1850s-1900 Focuses on the relationship of England and its African and Asian colonies

  15. Resistance to Imperialism

  16. Africa • For the most part, resistance attempts are unsuccessful • French West Africa • German West Africa • Liberia and Ethiopia remained independent

  17. India Great Rebellion, 1857

  18. China and Japan Boxer Rebellion 1871: Kick foreigners out

  19. Ireland “Ireland is too great to be unconnected to us, and too near us to be dependent on a foreign state and too little to be independent ~ C.T. Grenville, 12.3.1784 “Ireland unfree shall never be at peace” ~ Irish rebels

  20. Home Rule attempts: 1886, 1893, 1912 • Irish attempts at Home Rule, 1916 • Beginning of WWI • The Draft

  21. Easter Uprising, 1916 April 24-28, 1916 Goal: Plan: Uprising: Outcome:

  22. Europeans Economists Politicians Authors

  23. Legacy of Colonial Rule Africa and India before Africa and India now

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