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Arrival of Europeans
Do Now!
Review-
What were the three main empires of Western Africa?
What materials did these empires have?
How would these materials catch the eyes of Europeans?
What is imperialism?
Policy of extending authority and control over another territory or country
INK-THINK the brief article of imperialism
Imperialism in Africa
Who first attempted to establish control and authority in Africa?
The Portuguese
First Europeans to Arrive
Wanted a water route to India and Asia
Desired to spread Christianity
Late 1400’s- began trade with Guinea in “Gold Coast” of West Africa
By 1500’s Portuguese controlled Indian Ocean trade routes
Main settlements- Guinea, Ethiopia, Angola
The Dutch
Late 1500’s the Dutch followed Portuguese ideas and established trade in the Gold Coast
Took over the Portuguese controlled areas in West Africa
By 1640, Dutch were main imperialists in Africa
Main settlements- Cape Town
The French
Arrived in early 17th century
Established trade posts
Main settlements- Madagascar, St.Louis
What stopped the Europeans during this
time period? Strong African rulers
Hot Climate
Diseases
Quick review!Quiz your partner….
Who were the first three Europeans to arrive in Africa?
What did all establish?
What materials/resources attracted them to Africa?
What is imperialism?
Rise of Slave Trade
Gold and Ivory first brought Europeans to AFRICA
17th/18th centuries, slaves became major attraction
With your partner… Read through the article about slavery in Africa
Create an outline, highlighting the main ideas of the slave trade
For example…
1. Slavery in Africa- Slavery existed in Africa for a very long time with the enslavement of criminals and those captured during war. A. African slaveholders- African slaves were not
treated as harsh as in other areas. Families often adopted their slaves and provided the chance for freedom.
B. Arab slave traders- START DOING YOUR OWN!
Exit Ticket
True or False:
1. Traditional practices of slavery in Africa did not destroy African culture.
2. Africans, Europeans, and Americans participated in the slave trade.
3. The slave trade was the only type of racist activity practiced from the 15th to the 19th centuries.