Title: Imperialism African History AP World History
Headings: AP World History 101
AP World History 101
European Imperialism In Africa History Links
European Imperialism In Africa:
European Imperialism of Africa

Content: The major European powers signed the Berlin Act, formalizing the partitioning of Africa. •Hostile tribes were thrown together. •Conflicting loyalties had grave consequences for the African tribes. •Natural dividing lines such as rivers or mountains were not considered
Different Types of Colonial Rule
–France-direct rule - local elites removed & replaced with European officials
•assimilated African subjects into French culture rather than preserve native traditions
–England-indirect rule – protectorates - local rulers allowed to keep positions of authority and status under European supervision
•benefit of not disrupting local customs and institutions. –Chinese Spheres of influence for many European countries
Causes of African Weakness
•Lack of unity within the region. •Unstable leadership. •Technologically inferior to the Europeans. •Population depleted by Europeans through slavery, war and disease. Dutch Settlement in South Africa
•South Africa’s earliest inhabitants, San, Khoikhoi, Bantus
•Dutch East India Company founded permanent settlement, 1652
•European residents of Cape included diverse mix
•British took over Cape after 1795
Belgian King Leopold II - worst of the European Imperial powers
•King Leopold II of Belgium organized in 1878, a private commercial company
•He was the president and the chief stockholder. •exploitation of rubber resources.