Colonialism in Africa

Colonialism in Africa

Mr. HardyUnit 2- The First Global Age

RMS IB 2013-2014

Agenda: Thursday, October 17th, 2013• OBJ: I can summarize the characteristics of colonialism in Africa by analyzing

documents and creating a conversation cartoon. • 1. Warm Up• 2. Notes- Colonialism in Africa• 3. Document Analysis- • Account of the Slave Trade• White Man’s Burden

• 4. Conversation Cartoon• 5. Reflection• HW:

Warm Up: Thursday, October 17th, 2013•Discuss the pros and cons of trade during the Age of Exploration. Be sure to list at least 3 pros and 3 cons.•Make a T-Chart!

Causes to ColonizationSTOP and JOT!- Why do you think Europeans thought they could colonize African territory?

• Gold, Glory, God• Further exploration through owning “discovered” territory

• Many colonies in Africa- why?• Land

• Natural Resources• Expansion of territory (GLORY)

• Wealth• Free labor!• New resources to market (GOLD)

• Religion• Spread of Christianity (GOD)

Cartoon Review!In the space provided and in

complete sentences…• Describe what the cartoon

looks like.AND• What does the cartoon tells

us about colonialism in Africa?

The “Scramble for Africa”• European nations rushed to Africa to take as much territory as

possible.• Began with King Leopold of Belgium• Took Congo jungle for “vacation home”

• Glory- more land made nations more powerful• Nationalism- created pride in nations

Europeans Take Claim• Following the Scramble for Africa,

Europeans argued over who controlled what territory• Result- Meet and divide the map of Africa

into sections

• Berlin Conference of 1881- Europeans “carved up Africa”• Between 1881 and 1914 Africa was

divided among the nations of France, Spain, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Italy, and Portugal.

Economics of Colonialism • Europe used colonies for their raw materials

and as markets to sell too• Triangular Trade- movement of goods between

Europe, Africa, and the Americas • Trade route lasted for 200 years

• Atlantic Slave Trade- African slaves were shipped on the “Middle Passage” to the Americas to work on large manufacturing farms• DiscoveryEducation Video Clip- Triangular Trade• Activity- Mini Map!!

• Follow the directions on your guided notes to complete your Mini Map.

The Slave Trade• World’s largest forced movement

of people• 10-12 million African people

• In order to save their own people, many tribes would attack others in “slave raids.”• During the raid, people would be

captured and turned over to European slave traders in return for safety, weapons, or other resources.

African Slavers or Slave Raiders

Africans would attack other tribes and take people prisoners. They would then trade these people to Europeanand Arab slave traders, who would trade goods like iron, steel weapons and tools, guns, and alcohol for them.

Document Analysis- Personal Account of The Slave Trade1. Read through the article questions.2. As a class, read the article.3. With your neighbor, Turn and Talk! regarding your first thoughts,

feelings, and concerns about the document.4. Complete the question boxes with your neighbor in complete sentences5. Give and Get!- When the music starts, walk around the room with your

article and guided notes. 1. When the music starts, invite people near you to create a group of 3-4 people.2. Discuss your responses to the text questions.

6. When you return to your desk, edit and add to your answers. You will have 3 minutes to do so!

Document Analysis- The White Man’s Burden • Document 1- “The White Man’s

Burden”- Read the document as a class- 2 TIMES- Randolph Friendly Breakdown

(Follow along with Ms. Hunt!)

- Discussion- What is the poem referring to? What is the author’s intention?

- STOP and JOT!- Write 2 complete sentences which summarize your understanding, thoughts, and feelings about the document.

• Document 2- KUA Hymm- Read the document as a class- 2

TIMES- Randolph Friendly Breakdown- Discussion- How did the natives’

opinions change as colonialism progressed?- STOP and JOT!- Write 2 complete

sentences which summarize your understanding, thoughts, and feelings about the document.