5.4 The Race for Africa

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The race for Africa

paragraph 5.4

Explain in your own words what the cultivation system was. 

Explain how dutch entrepreneurs could make money in the Dutch East Indies.

Learning goals

1. You can explain that nationalism played an important role in the colonization of Africa.
2. You can explain what the most important consequences were of the European division of Africa.

The colonisation of Africa

In the 19th century, mainly South America and Asia were colonised. 

Europeans wanted to colonise as much countries as they could.

The only land left, was in Africa. 

--> Effect: Race for Africa

1884: Conference of Berlin: decides which European country gets which area in Africa. 

Division of Africa after the Conference of Berlin

Effects

1. African borders do not make sense 
2. The people in Africa were converted to christianity
3. De African economy was being exploited for raw materials.

Explain why nationalism is a cause of the Race for Africa

Intended or unintended effect?
Because of the race for Africa, tensions develop between European countries

1. Intended effect
2. Unintended effect

Intended or unintended effect?
European countries make a lot of profit because of exploiting African countries

1. Intended effect
2. Unintended effect

Intended or unintended effect?
Civil wars develop after hostile tribes are being put in one country after the Conference of Berlin.

1. Intended effect
2. Unintended effect

Intended or unintended effect?
An increasing number of African people are converting to Christianity

1. Intended effect
2. Unintended effect