Title: Colonialism in Africa
Headings: Colonialism in Africa
Colonialism in Africa
OVERVIEW OF COLONIALISM
Patterns of European Expansion
The Colonial Order
Impact of Colonialism on African Societies
BELGIUM
The Congo Free State
The Belgian Congo
Ruanda-Urundi
GREAT BRITAIN
West Africa
East Africa
Central and Southern Africa
North Africa
FRANCE
North Africa
West and Central Africa
The Southern Sahara
East Africa
GERMANY
ITALY
PORTUGAL
SPAIN

Content: Colonialism in Africa
Colonialism in Africa
Colonialism, which refers to the establishment of political and economic control by one state over another, had an enormous impact on Africa. The colonial experience began in the late 1400s, when Europeans arrived and set up trading posts in Africa. It reached a peak in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when European powers dominated many parts of the continent. Colonialism in Africa created nations and shaped their political, economic, and cultural development. The legacy continues to influence the history of the continent. OVERVIEW OF COLONIALISM
Between the 1400s and 1800s, Europeans began to take an interest in Africa, mainly the coastal regions. Sailing along the shores of the continent, they established trading posts and engaged in commerce with local peoples. They made little attempt to explore the interior. During this period, Europeans had very little influence in Africa. From the mid-1700s to 1880s, Europeans became more involved in the continent.