THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICALearning Target: How was Europe able to gain, consolidate, and

maintain control of Africa?

Do-Now: Take out your homework.

Homework: Finish anticipation guide.

Document 1

• Using the map, identify 3

natural resources found in

Africa.

• Is this a political, economic, or

social cause of imperialism?

Explain your reasoning.

Document 2Ceylon was the name of a British colonial island off the coast of India. Today, Ceylon is known as Sri Lanka and earned its independence in 1948.

• Identify the motive depicted in this advertisement.

• Is this a political, economic, or social cause of imperialism? Explain your reasoning using document based evidence.

Document 3

• How does this political

cartoon depict the concept of

the White Man’s Burden?

• Is this a political, economic, or

social cause of imperialism?

Explain your reasoning using

document-based evidence.

Africa prior to European Domination

• Little was known about Africa.

• It was often referred to as the “Dark

Continent”.

• Europeans who did visit the interior of Africa

were explorers, missionaries, or humanitarians

who opposed the slave trade.

• Europeans and Americans learned about Africa

through travel books and newspapers.

• Reporters were hired to search the globe for

stories of adventure, mystery, or excitement.

3rd Period

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Josh Kelly Nicolette Erin Anthony Shannon Krsto

Emmily Alyssa Sam Olivia Amelia Aspen Elaina

Harley Jordi Liam John Gianna Adam Alex

Morgan Daniela Chris Abigail Luke Tanuj

4th Period

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Michael Josh Chris Zachary Tianna Christina

Lana Kenny Collin Jillian Sophia Kyle

Rosemarie Nicholas Evan Dylan Lexi Owen

Joey C Destiny John Arianny Kate

7th Period

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Miguel Jess A Amanda Niko Cassie Daniella Anthony

Michael Lisa Jess L Sabrina Devin Trey Ciara

Joey Alicia Nick Zachary Carly Bella Kamila

Dylan Mahnoor Gia Peter

Anticipation Guide

Directions: Below is a series of statements that you will identify

as true or false before reading. As you read through the passages, adjust your answers (if needed)

and make sure to support your answer with text evidence and

two bullets of notes.

• King Leopold established the International Africa

Association for humanitarian purposes.

• King Leopold gained control of the Congo by signing

over 450 treaties with local chiefs.

• The Scramble for Africa led to conflict among

European nations.

• The Berlin Conference forbade European nations from

colonizing Africa.

• The Berlin Act of 1885 was followed by European

nations with the partition of Africa.

• African cultural divisions were taken into consideration

when establishing colonial territories and trade zones.

Analyzing the Berlin Conference

Directions: Answer the questions below using your knowledge of the Berlin Conference and Scramble for Africa.

• Describe the historical circumstances of the political cartoon.

• What do you think was the author’s purpose in creating this political cartoon?

• What were the effects of the Berlin Conference?

The Congo

Colonized by Belgium under King Leopold II

77x larger than Belgium.

Imperialism in Africa:

The Congo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvM5-M0Yalo

Directions: Complete the questions below as we watch the clip on imperialism in the Congo.

• What does inventor Charles Goodyear want to figure out how to make more useful and resilient?

• What does Goodyear add that provides a breakthrough? What is the process called?

• How many rubber plants were in the Congo? Who ruled the Congo?

• What does the Congolese man bring to Alice Harris?

• For ____________________ years, Belgium’s King Leopold has run the _______ as his own private estate. Millions forced to tap ___________________. The ____________________ line his pockets.

• What happens when workers don’t make their quota?

• How many Congolese die during 15 years of Leopold’s ruler?

• How does Alice Harris expose Leopold’s regime?

• What did the work of Alice Harris and the Congo Reform Association lead to?

• Analyzing the Berlin Conference