1. In the late 19th century, European powers aggressively colonized Africa to gain access to raw materials, capture new markets, and expand their geopolitical influence, often through violent conflict.
2. At the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, Europe divided Africa among itself without African representation, fueling new imperial conquests and setting the stage for later nationalist movements.
3. European colonizers established new governments in Africa and imposed social, economic, and political changes that disrupted local customs and ethnic groups while creating tensions that outlasted colonial rule.
1. European powers colonized Africa in the late 19th century, competing to claim territory and resources.
2. They imposed direct or indirect rule over African peoples and forced different ethnic groups together.
3. Decolonization began after World War 2, with most African nations gaining independence by the 1960s. However, apartheid continued in South Africa until the 1990s.
4. Post-colonial Africa still faces issues related to poverty, corruption, ethnic conflicts and disease. The Rwandan genocide resulted in Hutus killing 500,000 Tutsis in 1994.
Imperialism in Africa occurred as European nations extended their power over African lands in the late 19th century. They were motivated by desires for raw materials, new markets, and limiting rival European nations' influence. At the Berlin Conference of 1884, Europe divided Africa without African representation. By 1914, all of Africa except Ethiopia and Liberia was colonized under European rule, bringing changes including new governments, languages, religions, and roles for Africans as laborers producing raw materials.
The Age of Imperialism saw European nations scramble to colonize Africa during the late 19th century. By 1914, almost the entire continent was under European control. Factors like new technologies, weapons and the susceptibility of Africans to disease helped the Europeans dominate politically, economically and socially. At the Berlin Conference of 1884, European powers divided Africa without input from African rulers. Some groups like the Zulu and Boers resisted colonization through warfare but were ultimately defeated by European military superiority. While colonial rule had some positive impacts like reduced wars, improved infrastructure and economic growth, it largely exploited Africa for the benefit of European interests and negatively impacted African peoples, cultures and sovereignty.
Here are the key people and events I was able to identify from the document:
- Cecil Rhodes - British imperialist who helped establish British control over much of southern Africa in the late 19th century.
- Opium Wars - Two wars in the mid-19th century between Britain and China over British trade of opium. Led to treaty ports and spheres of influence in China.
- Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 - Uprising of Indian soldiers against the British East India Company's rule in India. Led to direct British control.
- Matthew Perry - American naval officer who forced Japan to open trade with the West through gunboat diplomacy in the 1850s.
- Berlin Conference of 1884-
The document discusses the rise and spread of European imperialism from the 15th century onwards. It covers the economic, political and ideological motivations for imperialism, different models of colonial rule used by European powers, and the impact on colonized regions in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and elsewhere. Resistance to imperialism is also mentioned.
European nations scrambled to colonize Africa in the late 19th century over fears of missing out on the continent's raw materials. At the 1884 Berlin Conference, European powers divided up Africa without African representation and agreed to claim territories by establishing outposts. By 1914, Europe had colonized over 90% of Africa, exploiting its resources and altering African societies, though Ethiopia and Liberia maintained independence through military resistance.
Here are three key pieces of evidence from the chapter that address the questions:
1. Britain's rule over India for over 150 years shows that an industrialized country can control a non-industrialized country. Britain administered India and treated it as a private colony initially through the East India Company.
2. Britain established control over key ports and trade routes like Singapore and colonies in places like Burma, which bordered India, in order to maintain control over vital trade routes. The US took control of places like the Philippines, Guam, and Wake Island, which were strategic coaling stations and havens for shipwrecked sailors.
3. European powers carved up parts of Africa and laid claim to resource-rich
1. In the late 19th century, European powers aggressively colonized Africa to gain access to raw materials, capture new markets, and expand their geopolitical influence, often through violent conflict.
2. At the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, Europe divided Africa among itself without African representation, fueling new imperial conquests and setting the stage for later nationalist movements.
3. European colonizers established new governments in Africa and imposed social, economic, and political changes that disrupted local customs and ethnic groups while creating tensions that outlasted colonial rule.
1. European powers colonized Africa in the late 19th century, competing to claim territory and resources.
2. They imposed direct or indirect rule over African peoples and forced different ethnic groups together.
3. Decolonization began after World War 2, with most African nations gaining independence by the 1960s. However, apartheid continued in South Africa until the 1990s.
4. Post-colonial Africa still faces issues related to poverty, corruption, ethnic conflicts and disease. The Rwandan genocide resulted in Hutus killing 500,000 Tutsis in 1994.
Imperialism in Africa occurred as European nations extended their power over African lands in the late 19th century. They were motivated by desires for raw materials, new markets, and limiting rival European nations' influence. At the Berlin Conference of 1884, Europe divided Africa without African representation. By 1914, all of Africa except Ethiopia and Liberia was colonized under European rule, bringing changes including new governments, languages, religions, and roles for Africans as laborers producing raw materials.
The Age of Imperialism saw European nations scramble to colonize Africa during the late 19th century. By 1914, almost the entire continent was under European control. Factors like new technologies, weapons and the susceptibility of Africans to disease helped the Europeans dominate politically, economically and socially. At the Berlin Conference of 1884, European powers divided Africa without input from African rulers. Some groups like the Zulu and Boers resisted colonization through warfare but were ultimately defeated by European military superiority. While colonial rule had some positive impacts like reduced wars, improved infrastructure and economic growth, it largely exploited Africa for the benefit of European interests and negatively impacted African peoples, cultures and sovereignty.
Here are the key people and events I was able to identify from the document:
- Cecil Rhodes - British imperialist who helped establish British control over much of southern Africa in the late 19th century.
- Opium Wars - Two wars in the mid-19th century between Britain and China over British trade of opium. Led to treaty ports and spheres of influence in China.
- Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 - Uprising of Indian soldiers against the British East India Company's rule in India. Led to direct British control.
- Matthew Perry - American naval officer who forced Japan to open trade with the West through gunboat diplomacy in the 1850s.
- Berlin Conference of 1884-
The document discusses the rise and spread of European imperialism from the 15th century onwards. It covers the economic, political and ideological motivations for imperialism, different models of colonial rule used by European powers, and the impact on colonized regions in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and elsewhere. Resistance to imperialism is also mentioned.
European nations scrambled to colonize Africa in the late 19th century over fears of missing out on the continent's raw materials. At the 1884 Berlin Conference, European powers divided up Africa without African representation and agreed to claim territories by establishing outposts. By 1914, Europe had colonized over 90% of Africa, exploiting its resources and altering African societies, though Ethiopia and Liberia maintained independence through military resistance.
Here are three key pieces of evidence from the chapter that address the questions:
1. Britain's rule over India for over 150 years shows that an industrialized country can control a non-industrialized country. Britain administered India and treated it as a private colony initially through the East India Company.
2. Britain established control over key ports and trade routes like Singapore and colonies in places like Burma, which bordered India, in order to maintain control over vital trade routes. The US took control of places like the Philippines, Guam, and Wake Island, which were strategic coaling stations and havens for shipwrecked sailors.
3. European powers carved up parts of Africa and laid claim to resource-rich
Positive and Negative Effects of Imperialization on South AfricaBlake_Morgan
The colonization of South Africa by the Dutch and British had both positive and negative effects:
The Dutch established settlements and farms, bringing slavery which negatively impacted native populations. However, agriculture prospered.
The British later gained control, improving travel between Britain and India but also causing tensions as the Dutch-descended Boers migrated inland, conflicting with native groups.
This led to the establishment of independent Boer republics, but the discovery of resources attracted renewed British influence and conflict, culminating in the Anglo-Boer wars.
1) Europeans colonized much of Africa and Asia during the Age of Imperialism from 1850-1914, ignoring existing political structures and claiming large portions as colonies.
2) Imperialist motives included expanding markets for industrialized goods, competing for global economic and political power, and beliefs in social Darwinism and Western superiority.
3) European colonial powers divided Africa at the Berlin Conference of 1884-85, and expanded their empires by taking territory from declining Muslim states like the Ottoman Empire.
4) Britain established control over most of India by the 1800s and large parts of Southeast Asia, while other European powers like France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the US also claimed Asian and Pacific territories.
Colonialism had major negative impacts on Africa. Europeans seized large amounts of the most fertile land for farms and mining, disrupting African societies and economies. They exploited Africans as cheap labor under harsh conditions. Cash crops replaced traditional subsistence farming, leading to famines. While some infrastructure and education were introduced, Europeans did not industrialize Africa or respect African culture, severely damaging the continent. Overall, colonialism had many negative consequences for Africa.
The document discusses Africa before and during the period of European imperialism. It describes how early interactions involved trading between Africans and Europeans, with Africans controlling the trade. It then explains how the slave trade developed and how Europeans gained power through technological advances like quinine, steam engines, and maxim guns. Finally, it summarizes how European countries colonized Africa following the Berlin Conference where they arbitrarily divided the continent without African representation.
Pros and Cons of Imperialism: East AfricaJessie Palmer
The document discusses the pros and cons of imperialism in East Africa. Some positives included the introduction of agriculture, education, transportation, and healthcare infrastructure. However, negatives involved the loss of independence of East African states, the exploitation and displacement of native peoples, and the arbitrary drawing of boundaries that divided tribes. Overall, imperialism had both benefits like ending slavery but also harms through economic and political domination of European powers.
Industrialized nations in Europe and later Japan strengthened control over their colonies in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific and established vast transoceanic empires throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. They did so using superior military technology and firepower, as well as their wealth and influence, often relying on native elites to indirectly rule colonies and exploiting resources and populations for profit. By 1914, 90% of Africa was under European control as a result of the Scramble for Africa.
The document discusses European imperialism in Africa between the 15th-20th centuries. It describes key figures who facilitated European colonization, such as Henry the Navigator of Portugal. It also profiles African resistance leaders like Omar Mukhtar of Libya and Mao Mao rebels in Kenya who fought against British rule. The document concludes by noting the negative effects of imperialism like ongoing instability, but also potential positive effects like increased awareness of issues in Africa.
The document discusses the colonization of Africa by European powers between the 15th-20th centuries. It outlines how Portugal established the first colonies in the 1400s, followed by other European nations seeking resources like gold, ivory and slaves. By the 1880s, European powers divided up most of Africa through treaties with local leaders. The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 formalized the colonial boundaries, ignoring African peoples' rights and leading to political fragmentation in Africa. By 1900, most of the continent was under European rule except for Ethiopia and Liberia.
The document discusses European imperialism in Africa from the 15th century onward. It began with Portuguese exploration of West Africa for gold and slaves. This grew into the transatlantic slave trade and colonization of Africa for resources and territory by various European powers. Africans resisted imperialism through leaders like the Zulus but Europeans controlled most of Africa by the early 1900s. African independence movements in the 1950s-60s led to the creation of many new independent nations.
The document provides definitions and context about European imperialism between 1870-1914. It discusses the motives and causes of late 19th century European imperialism including economic factors, nationalism, social Darwinism, and the white man's burden. Specific examples of European colonialism are given for Britain, France, Germany, and the United States in Africa and Asia during this era of imperialism.
Imperialism began in the late 1800s as European nations expanded their empires, driven by nationalism, advances in technology and industry, and beliefs of cultural and racial superiority. European powers sought to dominate weaker nations for economic and strategic reasons by controlling their resources, markets, and territories. The period saw aggressive imperial expansion by European countries in Africa, Asia, and other regions around the world.
The document analyzes the various motives that European imperial powers had for colonizing Africa in the late 19th century. The motives included economic factors like exploiting African labor and natural resources for profit and controlling trade; ideological factors such as believing in European superiority and seeking to spread Christian and European values and customs; political goals like desiring to control African territories and gain international power; and exploratory drives to venture into unknown lands. Religious motives also included spreading Christian values and education.
The document summarizes the European colonization of Africa from initial contact in the 16th century through independence in the mid-20th century. It discusses how Europeans initially engaged in slave trade on the coasts but did not explore the interior of Africa until the late 19th century, when the "Scramble for Africa" led to the continent being divided and occupied by European colonial powers at the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference. This colonization had both benefits like infrastructure development and negatives like economic exploitation and oppression, leaving Africa divided and dependent after independence was achieved in the mid-1900s.
The document discusses the Age of Imperialism between 1870 and 1914. It defines imperialism as the process by which powerful nations extended political and economic control over foreign territories. During this period, European powers aggressively built vast colonial empires across Africa, Asia, and Oceania due to various demographic, economic, political, scientific, and ideological factors. The major European colonial powers included Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. They divided and occupied most of Africa at the Berlin Conference of 1885. Imperialism had both positive and negative consequences for both the colonizing powers and colonized peoples, bringing changes to economic and social structures globally.
During the late 19th century, powerful European nations and imperial powers like Great Britain, France, and Germany colonized much of Africa and Asia in pursuit of raw materials, new markets, and national prestige through building overseas empires. This period of imperial expansion, known as the Age of Imperialism, saw European powers divide up Africa at the Berlin Conference without input from Africans. Resistance to imperialism emerged from colonized peoples in places like South Africa, India, and China, but European military superiority allowed them to maintain control over most colonized territories by 1914.
Imperialism involved stronger nations dominating weaker countries politically, economically, and socially through colonialism, spheres of influence, and protectorates. There were several types and causes of imperialism in the 19th century, including seeking new markets and resources, civilizing missions, and Social Darwinism. European imperialism resulted in the colonization and exploitation of much of Asia and Africa during this period.
Africa is a continent comprised of many countries, each with their own unique languages, cultures, and traditions. While early interactions between Europeans and Africans along the coasts were minimal in the 1400s due to fear of malaria, by the late 1800s European powers had colonized much of Africa following conferences like the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 that divided the continent among themselves without African representation. This set the stage for conflicts Africa still faces today.
Europeans had economic, military, and social motivations for imperialism in Africa in the late 19th century. Economically, Africa was seen as a source of raw materials and market for manufactured goods, while militarily European powers sought to control strategic waterways. Socially, Europeans wanted to spread Christianity and their culture. Controlling more territory also increased a country's power and prestige. While Europeans introduced improvements in nutrition, medicine, transportation and education that grew the African population, they also eroded traditional African values and societies, treated Africans as inferior, and divided the continent without regard for cultural boundaries, contributing to ongoing conflicts.
The document discusses European imperialism in Asia between the 18th-19th centuries. It describes how Russia expanded by conquering nomadic tribes on the steppes after acquiring firearms. Western powers then colonized Southeast Asia for its fertile land and valuable crops. Siam (modern Thailand) maintained independence by playing off rival European powers. Britain took control of India through the East India Company and faced rebellions from Indian soldiers and nationalism. Direct British rule was established after 1857 to prevent future uprisings.
African management practice culture countOsaru Iguisi
This presentation has shown that the western management theories of leadership and motivation in the form they have been developed and applied in the West may not or partially fit culturally in Africa. The similarities and differences among cultures suggest that it make sense to study and compare western management value assumptions with African cultural values, beliefs, perceptions and attitudes.
The document summarizes the voyages of the Chinese admiral Zheng He and his treasure fleet between 1405-1433. It describes Zheng He's background as a Muslim eunuch who rose to prominence in the Chinese court. As admiral, Zheng He led seven voyages with over 300 ships, establishing Chinese tributary systems and trade networks throughout Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, and East Africa. However, the voyages were ended after Zheng He's death in 1433 due to isolationist policies promoted by Confucian scholars.
Positive and Negative Effects of Imperialization on South AfricaBlake_Morgan
The colonization of South Africa by the Dutch and British had both positive and negative effects:
The Dutch established settlements and farms, bringing slavery which negatively impacted native populations. However, agriculture prospered.
The British later gained control, improving travel between Britain and India but also causing tensions as the Dutch-descended Boers migrated inland, conflicting with native groups.
This led to the establishment of independent Boer republics, but the discovery of resources attracted renewed British influence and conflict, culminating in the Anglo-Boer wars.
1) Europeans colonized much of Africa and Asia during the Age of Imperialism from 1850-1914, ignoring existing political structures and claiming large portions as colonies.
2) Imperialist motives included expanding markets for industrialized goods, competing for global economic and political power, and beliefs in social Darwinism and Western superiority.
3) European colonial powers divided Africa at the Berlin Conference of 1884-85, and expanded their empires by taking territory from declining Muslim states like the Ottoman Empire.
4) Britain established control over most of India by the 1800s and large parts of Southeast Asia, while other European powers like France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the US also claimed Asian and Pacific territories.
Colonialism had major negative impacts on Africa. Europeans seized large amounts of the most fertile land for farms and mining, disrupting African societies and economies. They exploited Africans as cheap labor under harsh conditions. Cash crops replaced traditional subsistence farming, leading to famines. While some infrastructure and education were introduced, Europeans did not industrialize Africa or respect African culture, severely damaging the continent. Overall, colonialism had many negative consequences for Africa.
The document discusses Africa before and during the period of European imperialism. It describes how early interactions involved trading between Africans and Europeans, with Africans controlling the trade. It then explains how the slave trade developed and how Europeans gained power through technological advances like quinine, steam engines, and maxim guns. Finally, it summarizes how European countries colonized Africa following the Berlin Conference where they arbitrarily divided the continent without African representation.
Pros and Cons of Imperialism: East AfricaJessie Palmer
The document discusses the pros and cons of imperialism in East Africa. Some positives included the introduction of agriculture, education, transportation, and healthcare infrastructure. However, negatives involved the loss of independence of East African states, the exploitation and displacement of native peoples, and the arbitrary drawing of boundaries that divided tribes. Overall, imperialism had both benefits like ending slavery but also harms through economic and political domination of European powers.
Industrialized nations in Europe and later Japan strengthened control over their colonies in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific and established vast transoceanic empires throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. They did so using superior military technology and firepower, as well as their wealth and influence, often relying on native elites to indirectly rule colonies and exploiting resources and populations for profit. By 1914, 90% of Africa was under European control as a result of the Scramble for Africa.
The document discusses European imperialism in Africa between the 15th-20th centuries. It describes key figures who facilitated European colonization, such as Henry the Navigator of Portugal. It also profiles African resistance leaders like Omar Mukhtar of Libya and Mao Mao rebels in Kenya who fought against British rule. The document concludes by noting the negative effects of imperialism like ongoing instability, but also potential positive effects like increased awareness of issues in Africa.
The document discusses the colonization of Africa by European powers between the 15th-20th centuries. It outlines how Portugal established the first colonies in the 1400s, followed by other European nations seeking resources like gold, ivory and slaves. By the 1880s, European powers divided up most of Africa through treaties with local leaders. The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 formalized the colonial boundaries, ignoring African peoples' rights and leading to political fragmentation in Africa. By 1900, most of the continent was under European rule except for Ethiopia and Liberia.
The document discusses European imperialism in Africa from the 15th century onward. It began with Portuguese exploration of West Africa for gold and slaves. This grew into the transatlantic slave trade and colonization of Africa for resources and territory by various European powers. Africans resisted imperialism through leaders like the Zulus but Europeans controlled most of Africa by the early 1900s. African independence movements in the 1950s-60s led to the creation of many new independent nations.
The document provides definitions and context about European imperialism between 1870-1914. It discusses the motives and causes of late 19th century European imperialism including economic factors, nationalism, social Darwinism, and the white man's burden. Specific examples of European colonialism are given for Britain, France, Germany, and the United States in Africa and Asia during this era of imperialism.
Imperialism began in the late 1800s as European nations expanded their empires, driven by nationalism, advances in technology and industry, and beliefs of cultural and racial superiority. European powers sought to dominate weaker nations for economic and strategic reasons by controlling their resources, markets, and territories. The period saw aggressive imperial expansion by European countries in Africa, Asia, and other regions around the world.
The document analyzes the various motives that European imperial powers had for colonizing Africa in the late 19th century. The motives included economic factors like exploiting African labor and natural resources for profit and controlling trade; ideological factors such as believing in European superiority and seeking to spread Christian and European values and customs; political goals like desiring to control African territories and gain international power; and exploratory drives to venture into unknown lands. Religious motives also included spreading Christian values and education.
The document summarizes the European colonization of Africa from initial contact in the 16th century through independence in the mid-20th century. It discusses how Europeans initially engaged in slave trade on the coasts but did not explore the interior of Africa until the late 19th century, when the "Scramble for Africa" led to the continent being divided and occupied by European colonial powers at the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference. This colonization had both benefits like infrastructure development and negatives like economic exploitation and oppression, leaving Africa divided and dependent after independence was achieved in the mid-1900s.
The document discusses the Age of Imperialism between 1870 and 1914. It defines imperialism as the process by which powerful nations extended political and economic control over foreign territories. During this period, European powers aggressively built vast colonial empires across Africa, Asia, and Oceania due to various demographic, economic, political, scientific, and ideological factors. The major European colonial powers included Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. They divided and occupied most of Africa at the Berlin Conference of 1885. Imperialism had both positive and negative consequences for both the colonizing powers and colonized peoples, bringing changes to economic and social structures globally.
During the late 19th century, powerful European nations and imperial powers like Great Britain, France, and Germany colonized much of Africa and Asia in pursuit of raw materials, new markets, and national prestige through building overseas empires. This period of imperial expansion, known as the Age of Imperialism, saw European powers divide up Africa at the Berlin Conference without input from Africans. Resistance to imperialism emerged from colonized peoples in places like South Africa, India, and China, but European military superiority allowed them to maintain control over most colonized territories by 1914.
Imperialism involved stronger nations dominating weaker countries politically, economically, and socially through colonialism, spheres of influence, and protectorates. There were several types and causes of imperialism in the 19th century, including seeking new markets and resources, civilizing missions, and Social Darwinism. European imperialism resulted in the colonization and exploitation of much of Asia and Africa during this period.
Africa is a continent comprised of many countries, each with their own unique languages, cultures, and traditions. While early interactions between Europeans and Africans along the coasts were minimal in the 1400s due to fear of malaria, by the late 1800s European powers had colonized much of Africa following conferences like the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 that divided the continent among themselves without African representation. This set the stage for conflicts Africa still faces today.
Europeans had economic, military, and social motivations for imperialism in Africa in the late 19th century. Economically, Africa was seen as a source of raw materials and market for manufactured goods, while militarily European powers sought to control strategic waterways. Socially, Europeans wanted to spread Christianity and their culture. Controlling more territory also increased a country's power and prestige. While Europeans introduced improvements in nutrition, medicine, transportation and education that grew the African population, they also eroded traditional African values and societies, treated Africans as inferior, and divided the continent without regard for cultural boundaries, contributing to ongoing conflicts.
The document discusses European imperialism in Asia between the 18th-19th centuries. It describes how Russia expanded by conquering nomadic tribes on the steppes after acquiring firearms. Western powers then colonized Southeast Asia for its fertile land and valuable crops. Siam (modern Thailand) maintained independence by playing off rival European powers. Britain took control of India through the East India Company and faced rebellions from Indian soldiers and nationalism. Direct British rule was established after 1857 to prevent future uprisings.
African management practice culture countOsaru Iguisi
This presentation has shown that the western management theories of leadership and motivation in the form they have been developed and applied in the West may not or partially fit culturally in Africa. The similarities and differences among cultures suggest that it make sense to study and compare western management value assumptions with African cultural values, beliefs, perceptions and attitudes.
The document summarizes the voyages of the Chinese admiral Zheng He and his treasure fleet between 1405-1433. It describes Zheng He's background as a Muslim eunuch who rose to prominence in the Chinese court. As admiral, Zheng He led seven voyages with over 300 ships, establishing Chinese tributary systems and trade networks throughout Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, and East Africa. However, the voyages were ended after Zheng He's death in 1433 due to isolationist policies promoted by Confucian scholars.
The document summarizes British imperialism in India from the 1700s to the late 1800s. It describes how the British East India Company established trading posts and gradually took control of local rulers. The British proclaimed direct rule over India in the 1850s and implemented policies that disrupted the local economy and society, such as banning the traditional practice of sati and restricting child marriage. Indian soldiers rebelled against new cartridge policies in 1857, but the British crushed the rebellion and took complete control, dividing India into provinces under the British Raj.
The document summarizes some of the positive and negative impacts of British imperialism and colonization on India. Positively, Indians were exposed to Western culture and technology. They also gained access to world trade and a united identity. However, many Indian kingdoms were destroyed. The sepoy rebellion resulted in thousands of deaths and Indian resources were often exploited for British profit, leaving Indians unable to self-govern. Today, both Indian and British cultures still show influences from colonization, such as English language use in India and foods like tea and curry becoming popular in Britain.
The British Raj ruled India from 1858 to 1947. During this time, Britain established control over India after the costly Great Rebellion that lasted two years. While under British rule, Indians gained exposure to Western culture and technology. They also learned military tactics while serving as sepoys under British command. However, British imperialism also exploited Indian resources for profit and destroyed many sovereign Indian kingdoms. Today, both India and Britain remain heavily influenced by the impacts of colonization.
The document discusses China's resistance to foreign influence in the 1800s. It describes how Britain pressured China to allow the opium trade through military action in the Opium War of 1839. This weakened China and allowed Western powers to gain control of Chinese trade through spheres of influence. Growing discontent led to rebellions like the Taiping Rebellion and Boxer Rebellion. While China resisted reforms at first, the failures and pressures eventually led to new reform efforts in the early 1900s.
The document discusses the decline of the Ottoman and Qing Empires from the late 18th century through the early 20th century. It analyzes the internal problems like rebellions and external threats from European imperialism that contributed to their decline. The empires attempted reforms like self-strengthening in China and the Tanzimat reforms in the Ottoman Empire, but they struggled to modernize effectively in the face of growing foreign domination and domestic opposition.
The document provides background information on imperialism and its role in leading to World War 1. It discusses the rise of nationalism in Europe in the 19th century which created new countries like Germany and Italy. It also examines the Scramble for Africa during this period as European powers colonized the continent. Finally, it outlines the alliance systems and tensions between European powers in the early 20th century prior to the outbreak of World War 1, noting this conflict was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
The document discusses the rise of European imperialism in the 1800s. Key reasons for imperialism included obtaining raw materials for industry, expanding political and economic power, and a belief in European racial/cultural superiority. Europeans colonized much of Africa and Asia by 1900. However, the arbitrary borders drawn at the Berlin Conference divided ethnic groups and contributed to long-term conflicts after independence. One example is the 1994 Rwandan genocide that resulted from tensions between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups exacerbated by Belgian colonial policies.
The document summarizes the history and culture of India over 4000 years. It describes the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and its large cities with advanced sewer systems. It then discusses the decline of this civilization around 1900 BC possibly due to invasion, weather changes, or a combination. Subsequent empires that ruled India included the Mauryan, Gupta, and Mughal empires. Britain gained control of India through the East India Company and ruled until independence led by Gandhi and his advocacy of nonviolent civil disobedience. India was partitioned in 1947 along religious lines into India and Pakistan, resulting in violence and mass migration. The modern democratic republic of India has a federal parliamentary government and a large population
2.21.23 Black Nationalism and the Nation of Islam.pptxMaryPotorti1
The Nation of Islam (NOI) promoted black nationalism and racial separatism beginning in the 1930s. Led by Elijah Muhammad, the NOI emphasized economic self-sufficiency, cultural pride, and moral propriety as keys to black liberation. It established businesses and temples that gave the NOI great influence in urban black communities. The NOI's message of racial pride and its focus on incarcerated black men made it appealing. Through the NOI, black nationalism became an important strategy within the broader black freedom struggle.
- Stronger nations dominated weaker ones during the periods of Old Imperialism (1500-1800) and New Imperialism (1870-1914) through establishing colonies and exerting political, economic, and social control. Europeans initially established coastal colonies but expanded further inland in the late 19th century, carving up much of Asia and Africa. Motivations included seeking new markets, resources, and places for investment and population growth. Superior military technology and attitudes of racial superiority enabled European domination over most of Asia and Africa by 1914.
The document provides information about the colonization of Africa by European powers in the 19th century. It discusses how Europeans established colonies in Africa beginning in the early 19th century during a period of rapid European expansion globally. Some of the reasons cited for increased European colonialism in Africa include the abolition of slavery, a newfound economic interest in exploiting Africa's vast natural wealth, and the Berlin Conference which divided political control of African territory among European nations. The major European colonial powers that controlled African land and peoples mentioned were Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
Nationalist movements in Africa were inspired by ideals of self-determination and independence. They were led by figures like Nkrumah of Ghana, Kenyatta of Kenya, and Lumumba of the Congo who adopted philosophies like pan-Africanism and negritude. These leaders and their organizations worked to end colonial rule and promote African unity, though they also faced opposition from colonial powers and influence from the Cold War.
The document provides historical context on the end of imperialism and colonialism in India, Africa, and South Africa. It discusses key independence leaders and movements in these regions, including Gandhi in India, Nkrumah in Ghana, and the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. It also summarizes ongoing conflicts in Sudan/Darfur and the Rwandan genocide.
Chapter 22 End of Empires and global south to global stage 1914- PresentS Sandoval
This document summarizes major global events from 1914 to the present related to the end of European colonial empires and the rise of independence movements and new states in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It discusses the collapse of European empires after World War I and WWII, the independence of countries like India, Pakistan, Indonesia, and nations in Africa in the post-war period, and the variety of political systems and paths of development that emerged, including democracy, authoritarianism, and communism. It also analyzes independence movements, challenges to colonial rule, and different regional experiences in gaining freedom across the global South.
Britain's empire stretched across the globe by the end of World War 1, but life under British rule was not always easy. Locals had little opportunity for self-governance and non-white populations faced discrimination and second-class treatment. While some benefits were brought, like infrastructure development and a shared language, many people suffered exploitation through loss of lands, poor working conditions, and slavery. By 1918, opposition to British control grew as independence movements formed in India, Ireland, and South Africa seeking more local autonomy and civil rights.
2.22.24 Black Nationalism and the Nation of Islam.pptxMaryPotorti1
The Nation of Islam (NOI) was a Black nationalist movement founded in 1930 that sought to achieve freedom for Black Americans through Black self-sufficiency, racial pride, and political separatism. Led by Elijah Muhammad from 1934-1975, the NOI emphasized economic empowerment through Black-owned businesses, a cultural message of racial pride, and a theology that positioned Blacks as the original chosen people of God. Though advocating political separatism rather than integration, the NOI gained popularity in the 1960s by addressing the economic and social conditions facing poor urban Black communities, especially those in prisons.
1. Imperialism refers to the policy of extending control over other countries or territories economically, politically, and socially.
2. Nations industrialized due to incentives like wealth, power, nationalism, and spreading culture. They required factors of production like land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship as well as political stability and transportation networks to trade.
3. European imperial powers colonized Africa in the late 19th century to gain access to resources and markets. They established systems of direct, indirect, and sphere of influence control over African peoples and territories.
The document discusses reasons why European countries colonized other parts of the world in the late 19th century. The six main reasons given are: 1) National security and economic interests, 2) Strategic advantage over other European powers, 3) Nationalism and pride, 4) Social Darwinism and racism, 5) Missionary and civilizing impulses, 6) Access to raw materials and new markets for industrial economies. The colonization disrupted traditional cultures and economies but also brought Western education and technology to some colonized peoples.
The document discusses note-taking strategies for history classes. It recommends writing down important dates, names of major leaders and their accomplishments, general themes of events like civil wars, and emphasizing points made by the teacher. For lectures, students should mark emphasized text in their notes, add any missing information, and flesh out brief notes after class with more detail. The rest of the document provides context on decolonization in Africa, challenges to democracy in Nigeria and South Africa's transition to democracy after apartheid.
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During the Age of Imperialism from 1800-1914, European nations extended their political, economic, and social control over weaker nations in Africa and Asia. There were several factors driving this, including the need for raw materials and new markets due to industrialization, nationalism promoting colonial expansion, and beliefs of European racial and cultural superiority. Most of Africa and Asia was colonized by European powers through military force and unequal treaties. This led to exploitation of resources and oppression of local populations. By the early 1900s, only Ethiopia and Liberia in Africa remained independent, and European colonialism dominated Asia as well.
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Decolonization after World War 2 led to independence for many nations in India and Africa from European imperial rule. India gained independence from Britain in 1947 after decades of non-violent protests led by Gandhi. Partition created India and Pakistan, and over 1 million died in ensuing violence. Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence in 1957 under Kwame Nkrumah. South Africa gained independence in 1931 but continued apartheid racial segregation policies until the end of the apartheid system in 1994 after international pressure and Nelson Mandela becoming the first black president. Decolonization was often violent and unstable, as seen by civil wars in Nigeria and Congo and genocides in Rwanda and Sudan.
The document provides an introduction to European imperialism between the mid-19th and early 20th centuries. It defines imperialism as one nation dominating another's economy, government, and culture. The key motives for European imperialism were nationalism, racism/ethnocentrism, industrialization/capitalism, and a sense of adventure. Spain and Portugal were early imperial powers in the 15th-16th centuries, conquering Latin America and Africa for gold, religion, and glory. By the early 20th century, Europe controlled 96% of Africa due to military advantages, medicine like quinine, and dividing African tribes against each other.
The document provides an overview of the history and government of the Philippines. It summarizes that the Philippines was controlled by Spain for over 300 years until 1898 when it became a US colony until gaining independence in 1946. Key events included the Spanish establishing the first settlement in 1565, the Katipunan revolution in 1896, and the US acquiring the Philippines after defeating Spain in the Spanish-American War. The document also discusses the structures of Spanish and American colonial rule as well as the post-WWII eras under presidents Magsaysay and Marcos.
Chapter 5 discusses the independence movements in Africa in the 1950s and 1960s as countries transitioned from colonial rule to independent nations. It also examines the challenges of development that the new countries faced, including issues of government organization, economic struggles, urbanization, and overpopulation. Chapter 6 focuses on regional organizations in Africa, global issues such as debt and disease, the end of apartheid in South Africa, and African literature, arts, drama, film and music.
This document provides an overview of human prehistory and the development of early civilizations. It discusses how scientists like archaeologists, anthropologists, and paleontologists study human origins and origins through excavating sites and analyzing artifacts and bones. Early humans like Homo habilis and Homo erectus developed tools and fire. Agricultural developments during the Neolithic Revolution led to more permanent settlements and specialization of labor, laying the foundations for early civilizations. Key characteristics of civilizations included cities, complex institutions like government and religion, record keeping, and advanced technology.
The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain due to several key factors: abundant natural resources like coal and iron; a growing population and food supply that provided a large workforce; entrepreneurs and capital available for investment; and overseas colonies that served as markets for goods. The Revolution led to major changes like new machines being invented, the rise of factories, urbanization as many moved to cities for work, and the development of new social classes like the working class and middle class. Workers faced difficult conditions like long hours, dangerous environments, and low pay. The Revolution transformed society and the economy.
The document provides background information on the French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte. It begins with preview questions about the causes of the French Revolution, important figures, and the reader's existing knowledge. It then covers the three estates in pre-Revolution France and economic/political issues that led to unrest. Key events of the Revolution are summarized, including the storming of the Bastille, National Assembly reforms, the Reign of Terror under Robespierre, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon's military campaigns and establishment of the Napoleonic Code are briefly discussed. In under 3 sentences.
This document provides information about geography, economics, and environmental issues and problems. It describes key geographic concepts like latitude, longitude, maps, and population distribution. It then discusses differences between developed and developing countries and factors that influence standards of living. Issues covered include population growth, urbanization, migration, resource use, pollution, and climate change. Potential solutions discussed include international agreements and sustainable energy development. Overall, the document outlines geographic concepts and examines current environmental challenges and their social and economic impacts.
The document describes a classroom activity where students play a game of rock-paper-scissors to win candy, representing a capitalist system. A few students win most of the candy while most students lose all their candy quickly. This leads to a discussion of Karl Marx's communist theory and how it relates to the unequal outcomes of the game. The teacher then collects and redistributes the candy equally, representing a transition to socialism. The document uses this game to explain key concepts of Marxism such as the class struggle under capitalism and how socialism and communism aim for more economic equality.
1. Czar Nicholas II was an unskilled leader of Russia who relied on the army and large government to maintain power. He had four daughters and one son with his wife Alexandra.
2. Alexandra fell under the influence of the holy man Grigori Rasputin, who could supposedly stop the bleeding of her son Alexei, who had hemophilia. Rasputin's influence caused bad decision making that led to economic and military disasters.
3. Growing unrest due to the losses in World War I and poor economic conditions led to the March Revolution in 1917 where Czar Nicholas II abdicated his throne. However, the new provisional government failed to satisfy workers and soldiers, setting the
This document provides background information on the causes and events leading up to World War 1. It discusses the key factors that contributed to rising tensions between European powers in the early 20th century, including militarism, imperialism, nationalism, and a system of overlapping alliances. The document then outlines the series of events in 1914 that triggered the war, beginning with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Austria-Hungary's subsequent declaration of war on Serbia. This led Germany to enter the war in support of Austria-Hungary and triggered involvement by other Allied and Central powers due to their existing alliances.
The document provides information on early civilizations that developed in the Fertile Crescent region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, known as Mesopotamia. It discusses the advantages of the region for agriculture due to annual flooding depositing fertile silt. Early settlers developed irrigation systems and built cities with walls to control floods and access water. The Sumerians established independent city-states each with their own government and gods around 3000 BC. They developed writing, the wheel, plow, and use of bronze. Later empires like the Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians conquered the region and adopted elements of Sumerian culture, with the Persians eventually controlling a
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2. Egyptian society was divided into upper and lower kingdoms that were eventually united under King Narmer. Power was centered on the pharaoh, who was seen as both the political and spiritual leader.
3. The pyramids, such as the massive structures at Giza, were elaborate tombs built to protect the pharaohs and allow their souls to transition to the afterlife. Other important structures included temples and mastabas.
Pirates were often depicted inaccurately in movies and stories. In reality, they rarely buried treasure, swung between ships, or made people walk the plank. While some pirates like Blackbeard were truly fearsome, most lost limbs in battles and did not have hooks for hands. Pirates democratically elected captains and signed contracts detailing shares of plunder. Some women also took up piracy, dressing and fighting as men.
The Vikings were Scandinavian seafaring warriors from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark who raided, traded, explored, and settled across Europe from the late 8th to late 11th centuries. They used longships to raid coastal areas and sail up rivers as far as Russia, the Middle East, and North America. The Vikings attacked monasteries and towns for their riches and often captured people to ransom or sell into slavery. They established settlements in Iceland, Greenland, and Vinland in North America. The Viking way of life centered around farming, fishing, crafts, and battle. They had a polytheistic religion and buried their dead with treasures.
This document provides an overview of the major pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica and South America, including the Olmecs, Zapotecs, Maya, Aztecs, Incas, and more. It describes the origins, locations, societies, religions, and achievements of these civilizations. Key points include the Olmecs being the first major civilization in Mesoamerica; the Maya developing advanced calendars, mathematics, and a written language; the Aztecs building the large city of Tenochtitlan and practicing human sacrifice; and the Incas establishing a large empire across the Andes mountains in South America through both conquest and diplomacy.
Ancient Greece was located on a mountainous peninsula in Europe surrounded by seas. The geography divided the land into small regions and isolated communities, preventing a unified government. Instead, independent city-states developed like Athens and Sparta. Athens developed a direct democracy while Sparta focused on strict military training. These city-states were later united against the Persian Empire in the Greco-Persian wars, resulting in key battles like Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis. During the Golden Age of Greece under Pericles, Athens grew powerful and advanced art, architecture, drama, and philosophy flourished. However, tensions later erupted into the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta.
The document provides information on Greek art and architecture. It discusses that Greek temples were built to honor gods and celebrate civic power. It describes the three Greek architectural orders of Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. It highlights the Parthenon as an important temple built in the Doric style on the Acropolis in Athens. It also mentions Greek pottery, sculpture, and theaters as other influential art forms in ancient Greece.
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The Fertile Crescent, also known as Mesopotamia, is a crescent-shaped region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers that saw the rise of early civilizations. The area had fertile soil from annual flooding but lacked natural defenses. To overcome these challenges, settlers developed irrigation systems through channels, dams, and ditches to control floods and water crops. They also constructed city walls out of mud bricks. This led to the emergence of the Sumerian city-states in southern Mesopotamia around 3000 BC, which established systems of government, religion, social class, and innovations like the wheel, plow, and the first written language known as cuneiform.
1. After WWI, Germany faced economic problems like inflation and reparations payments that caused unrest. The League of Nations was too weak and the US did not join.
2. In the 1920s and 1930s, totalitarian dictatorships rose in Germany under Hitler and in Italy under Mussolini. Both glorified the state over individuals and stressed nationalism.
3. Stalin consolidated power in the USSR after Lenin's death and instituted authoritarian policies like collectivization that caused famine and purges that eliminated dissent. He rapidly industrialized the country through centralized 5-year plans.
The document summarizes the events of the Russian Revolution. It describes how Czar Nicholas II's autocratic rule and the losses in WWI led to unrest among the Russian people. In March 1917, widespread strikes and protests erupted in Petrograd, ultimately forcing Nicholas to abdicate and a provisional government was established. However, Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks seized power in November 1917 and established Soviet rule, signing a peace treaty with Germany to exit WWI. This led to a civil war as the Bolsheviks, known as the Red Army, fought against opposing White army forces. By 1920, the Red Army defeated the White army and the Communists took control of Russia.
1. World War 1 began in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Serbian nationalists and escalated due to militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism in Europe.
2. The war led to trench warfare along the Western Front and heavy losses for all sides. The US entry into the war in 1917 helped the Allies including Britain, France, and Russia defeat the Central Powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary by 1918.
3. The Treaty of Versailles after the war punished Germany by stripping it of land and imposing heavy reparations, sowing resentment that Hitler would later exploit. The war caused over 20 million military and civilian deaths and redrew the map of
This document provides an overview of the history and cultures of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations including the Olmecs, Zapotecs, Nazca, Moche, Maya, Toltecs, and Aztecs. It describes the origins and migrations of early peoples in North and South America, the emergence of advanced agricultural practices and urban settlements in Mesoamerica, and highlights key aspects of culture, religion, and society for each civilization. The document also summarizes the rise and fall of the powerful Aztec Empire and their defeat by the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes in 1521.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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8. •When slave trade was
banned by 1890s, Euro
sold textiles &
manufactured goods in
exchange for resources
such as
peanuts,
timber,
palm oil.
9. DON’T WRITE
• Euros pushed for a more
permanent presence. Gold
Coast 1st
colony when the Brits
annex it.
• Brits set up PROTECTORATE
(must depend on another govt)
in Nigeria.
• Others compete for the rest of
Africa (all but Liberia &
Ethiopia taken by 1914
11. EXPLORATION:
•Many explorers come to
Africa including David
Livingston who gets lost.
•Is found by journalist
Henry Stanley who
talks Leopold II of
Belgium into
colonizing Congo.
12.
13.
14. Berlin Conference
•Ger, Br, Port, Belgium claim
same land during 1800s.
•Meet at Berlin Conference in
1884 & divide up Africa.
•No African reps
•No attention
paid to ethnic
boundaries!
Big problem!
15.
16. •Don’t write! Egypt part
of Ottoman Empire
until MUHAMMAD ALI
took over & est
separate Egyptian state.
•Modernized army,
reformed schools,
created industries.
19. INDIRECT RULE
•Brits used INDIRECT RULE-
local rulers kept positions
of power & followed
colonizer’s rules.
•Kept local customs,
but caused
tension
20. DIRECT RULE
•France used
DIRECT RULE-
local officials
removed from
power &
replaced w/
new set of
officials from
mother country
22. CHANGES IN AFRICA
1. Colonizers created new
govts (direct or indirect)
2. loss of farmlands & build
up of resentment
3. Educated people in
colonizers language &
religion (but many learned
western ideas)
23. 4. many different ethnic
groups forced together
5. Desire for nationalism
grew with lost freedoms
6. Became labor to
produce raw materials
35. INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
• Indian nationalists want
reform & meet in 1885 to form
Indian National Congress.
(educated in colonial schools)
• INC want
share in
governing
process &
Indian
independence
37. •Hindu majority & Muslim
minority.
•Muslims want separate
Muslim League.
•Afraid
Hindus
will
oppress
others.
38. INDIA
•Mahatma Gandhi, (a
former lawyer) organizes
protests.
•Believes in non-violent
protest or CIVIL
DISOBEDIENCE- (refusal
to obey unjust law) to
get independence.
39. •Led marches, protests,
boycotts & withheld
paying taxes to get
independence
•used traditional Indian
dress, language, seen as
a spiritual leader
40. INDIA
• Gandhi called MAHATMA or
“Great Soul”
• 1919: Brits kill 100s & arrest
Gandhi
• Led Salt March in 1930, urging
people to make salt, (against
Brit law) to show non-violent
resistance)
• Helps get independence in 1947.
44. INDIA & PAKISTAN Don’t Write!
•Conflict grows btw
Muslim minority & Hindu
majority.
• Muslims led by Ali Jinnah want a
separate Muslim state in Pakistan
46. INDIA & PAKISTAN
1.Millions flee. Hindus go
to India & Muslims to
Pakistan.
2. Many die, including
Gandhi, (assassinated on
6/30/48)
3. Several areas stay
indep
4.Each choose which
47. KASHMIR
•Kashmir,
area high in
Hindu Kush
mtns btw
India &
Pakistan had
problems.
• Good resources there &
also major rivers of
region begin here.
48.
49.
50. KASHMIR
•Kashmir has Hindu Prince &
Muslim people.
• Pakistan & India sends in
troops to take over.
• UN steps in & divides
Kashmir .(2/3 to India & 1/3 to
Pakistan). No one happy. Series of
small wars occur.
• In 1990s, both nations get nuclear
weapons.
51. KASHMIR
• Violence starts in 2001 election
& Pak hijacks India airliner.
• Ind troops kill people in camps
& tests long range missiles
• Oct 2001, 1 mil
troops line up
along border.
(still ongoing
struggle)
52.
53.
54. Don’t Write! AFRICA
•Did not get independence
after WW I .
•Euro can’t afford
to keep troops
in colonies
after WWII
55. • Many new leaders
were educated in
Colonial schools &
learned abt
freedom,
democracy,
helped fight in
WWII
56. • Marcus Garvey stressed Pan-
Africanism- unity of the African
people
• Stress African
heritage
57. Don’t Write KWAME
NKRUMAH
•1957: The Gold
Coast(Ghana),
1st
colony gets
independence
from GB w/ help
of KWAME
NKRUMAH who
later became leader
58. • Don’t write!!!!
17 by nations
by 1960.
• 11 more btw
1961-1965.
• Guerilla
warfare helps
Morocco,
Mozambique,
Angola &
Tunisia
59.
60.
61. •South Africa: White
run govt.
•1950s: AFRIKANNERS
(SA whites) decide to
make stronger
segregation laws
(separating races)
called APARTHEID.
62. • 1960: 5000-7000 people
protest peacefully at
Sharpsville, troops open fire,
shooting many in back (69 die).
63. • Blacks not allowed to
participate in govt, hold
certain jobs, must live in
separate homelands.
64. •NELSON MANDELA leader of
AFRICAN NATIONAL
CONGRESS (formed to get
poli reform) is arrested for
fighting for rights.
•Nations boycott
SA & ban
SA from
Olympics.
65.
66. •1993 President
de Klerk agrees
to hold
democratic
elections (due
to international
pressure).
• Mandela
elected Pres. (jail
time 26 years
• http://www.pbs.org/pov/twelvedisciples/v
69. ISSUESIN AFRICA
1. single crop economy. ¾
live off of land.
2.few factories, low
literacy rates, few skilled
workers
3. hi pop growth (3% per
yr) high birth rates &
death rates
70. 4.Must import technology
& manufactured goods
from West
5. child soldiers,
genocide,
bribery,
corrupt officials
71. 6. long droughts lead to
FAMINE- lack of food
7. Uneven resources.
8. Poverty
72. 9.Fast urbanization- city
growth leads to crime,
overcrowding, pollution,
not enough services.
10. Aids- 300 mil by 2040.
8% of continent. ¾ of
Nairobi
75. •Civil wars begin btw groups
when too many ethnic
groups put together in one
area.
•GENONICDE: killing a
specific ethnic group:
•RWANDA- Hutus kill
500,000 Tutsis on a
rampage in 1994. Killed w/
machetes, fire & torture.
80. *Find a partner, switch stories & answer these!
1. What are the basic details of the story? What
details are the same? Different?
2. What was the tone of the two stories? Give 2
examples of words used to set the tone & how
they did.
3. Why are there two different interpretations of
the same story?
4. How do you know which story is accurate? How
could you find out what really happened?
5. What other sources could you use?
6. What role does perspective play in the encounter?
81. 1. In a small group of 2-3 pick up Sad Story Strips,
Anthem & Chart
2. Read the Anthem of Ghana and answer the
questions.
3. Next, use the Sad Story Strips & the Sad
Story Chart & match 2 strips from the packet
that show events connected in a logical way.
Write the # & summary in the Strip 1 & 2
columns. Explain how they are connected
4. Then do Easy as 1,2,3. Staple to Anthem &
turn in (turn in Story Strips pack too
5. Pick up review guide!
82. Roadblocks To Peace!
1. In groups of 2-3, read the
2. Next, read the Timeline & look over
the religious demographic charts
3. Now, on the sheet,
4. In the roadblock column, describe a
roadblock to peace, using the info you
read in the timeline & charts
5. Then, explain what
6. Finally, create a solution for each
roadblock!
83.
84. • According to UNICEF:
"A 'child soldier' is defined as any child - boy or
girl - under 18 years of age, who is part of any
kind of regular or irregular armed force or
armed group in any capacity, including, but not
limited to: cooks, porters, messengers, & anyone
accompanying such groups other than family
members. It includes girls and boys recruited
for sexual purposes and/or forced marriage.
The definition, therefore, does not only refer to
a child who is carrying, or has carried weapons"
85.
86. – 40 million children live on the streets of the
world's cities
– A gun takes the life of a child every 2 hours
in the US
– In Liberia, children made up a quarter of all
civil war combatants
– Children are tortured by authorities in 11
countries
– More than a million children work in the
Asian sex trade
– 4,000 children in the USA were murdered
by their parents in 1998
87.
88. – Child Soldiers are being used in over 36
countries worldwide.
– Today, there are approximately 300,000 child
soldiers fighting in armed conflict.
– Child soldiers are under the age of 18.
– Children are used as soldiers because they are
easily manipulated and are too young to
understand their actions.
– Child soldiers use AK-47s, M-16s & grenades
because they are easy to use.
Orphans & refugees see their only hope for
survival is by joining a militia.
89.
90. – Child soldiers are used to clear
landmines and as human shields.
-Child soldiers are often given drugs to
help them cope with their emotions
making it easier for them to kill.
– Girl soldiers are often used as domestic
sex slaves.
– Child soldiers carry supplies and act as
messengers, cooks and lookouts.
91.
92. – Child soldiers are sometimes forced to
commit atrocities against their own
families and villages.
– Many child soldiers are not welcome
back home after a conflict ends
because of cultural superstition.
– Children are the victims of conflict
after witnessing or participating in
murder and rape, becoming disabled,
homeless or psychologically
traumatized.
93.
94. 1. What are the basic details of the story?
What are the same? Different?
2. What was the tone of the two stories? What
words were used to set the tone?
3. Why are there two different interpretations
of the same story?
4. How do you know which story is accurate?
How could you find out what really happened?
5.What other sources could you use?
6. What is perspective? What role does
perspective play in the two versions?`