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Africa
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the scramble for Africa? | A process of invasion, occupation, colonization of African territory by European powers during the New Imperialism period. Facts!- - Europe colonized Africa for new trade routes, wealth, natural resources. Each wanted the biggest colony. |
| What was the purpose for the Berlin Conference? | To lay down rules regarding the division of Africa without going to war for it. |
| Why Colonize Africa? | Europeans wanted to spread Christianity, the need for natural resources, markets, and reputation. Facts!- Gold, God, and Glory were reasons for European colonization. |
| What is Imperialism? | A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Facts!- The scramble for Africa was an example of imperialism |
| Which countries were better prepared for independence? | Countries that were colonized by Great Britain were better prepared for independence. Facts!- Most nations in Africa were colonized by European states |
| What is nationalism? | Patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts. Facts!- Africans wanted to take control of their own governments, land, and resources. The Pan-African movement was an example of nationalism |
| What is Pan- Africanism? | The idea that peoples of African descent have common interests and should be unified. Facts!- The purpose of the Pan African Movement was to establish independence among African Nations |
| How were the independence movements of Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa similar and different from each other? | N/A- An answer will be in soon! |
| Who were the Mau-Mau? | The "Mau Mau" were insurgents who fought against British colonial rule in 1950s. Facts!- The Mau-Mau used violence and force to get self-rule for Kenya. Its main aim was to remove British rule and European settlers from the country. |
| What is Apartheid? | A policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race. |
| Who was Nelson Mandela? | A South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. Facts!- Nelson spent 27 years in jail because he protested for racial equality. |
| Who was F.W De Klerk? | Politician who as president of South Africa (1989–94) brought the apartheid system of racial segregation to an end and negotiated a transition to majority rule in his country. Facts!- He let Nelson Mandela out of prison |
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