Imperialism 27.1/27.2

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Imperialism 27.1/27.2 by Mind Map: Imperialism 27.1/27.2

1. Berlin Conference: 1884-85

1.1. Rules for claiming lands created

1.1.1. Notify other countries

1.1.2. Prove to be able to control area

1.2. Called to prevent conflict

1.3. 14 European nations

1.4. No regard to African's wants

1.4.1. No African ruler called to meeting

1.4.2. Disregarded imaginary social divisions of different social groups within Africa

2. Congo

2.1. Sparked Interest in imperialism

2.2. David Livingstone

2.2.1. Missionary from Scotland

2.2.2. Never returned

2.2.2.1. People thought he died

2.2.2.2. Stanley found him

2.2.2.2.1. King Leopold II became interested

3. 3 Groups clashed over South Africa

3.1. British

3.2. Dutch (Boers)

3.2.1. First to settle in South Africa

3.2.2. Took lands to make large farms

3.2.3. Great Trek

3.3. Africans

3.3.1. Zulus fought British invaders

3.3.2. Shaka

3.3.2.1. Strong Zulu Chief

3.3.2.2. Centralized state

3.3.2.2.1. Military organization

3.3.2.2.2. Disciplined warriors

3.3.3. Cetshwayo

3.3.3.1. Zulu King

3.3.3.2. Refused to accept British rule

3.3.3.3. Lost at Battle of Ulundi

3.3.3.4. Fell to British in 1887

4. Boer War

4.1. 1st total war

4.1.1. Commando raids

4.1.2. Guerrilla war tactics

4.1.3. Concentration Camps

4.2. British v. Boers

4.2.1. British won

4.2.1.1. 1910

4.2.1.2. Boer Republic--> Self governing Union of South Africa

4.3. Boers Blamed British after a failed rebellion

4.3.1. Diamond and gold discoveries brought people from all over

4.3.2. Wanted to keep outsiders from gaining political righs

5. Overall Negative Effects

5.1. Deaths from new diesase

5.2. Poor division of Africa

5.2.1. Improperly linked opposing social groups

5.2.2. Caused issues in nations that evolved from those colonies

5.3. Famines

5.4. Africans lost independance

5.5. Traditional cultural breakdown

5.6. Africans lost land

6. Driving Forces in African Imperialism Sepcifically

6.1. European technological Superiority

6.1.1. Maxim Gun

6.1.1.1. 1884

6.1.1.2. 1st automatic machine gun

6.1.2. Africans relied on old weapons

6.1.3. Inventions

6.1.3.1. Steam engine

6.1.3.1.1. Easy travel

6.1.3.1.2. Established bases deep in Africa

6.1.3.2. Close communications

6.1.3.2.1. Railroads

6.1.3.2.2. Cables

6.1.3.2.3. Steamships

7. Forms of Control

7.1. Colonial Control

7.1.1. Economic Imperialism

7.1.2. Sphere of Influence

7.1.3. Protectorate

7.1.4. Colony

7.2. Day-to-Day Management

7.2.1. Direct Control

7.2.2. Indirect Control

7.2.2.1. Relied on existing rulers

7.2.2.2. Local officials dealt with daily management

8. Driving Forces

8.1. Industrial Revolution

8.1.1. New markets

8.1.2. Raw materials

8.2. National Pride

8.2.1. Social Darwinism

8.2.1.1. Social theory

8.2.1.2. Fittest for survival enjoyed wealth and success, superior to others

8.2.1.3. Europeans, being superior saw it their duty to bring progress to other countries

8.3. Missionaries

8.3.1. Worked to convert Asia, Africa, and Pacific Islands to Christianity

8.3.2. Wanted to Westernize foreigners

9. Demoting Factors

9.1. Malaria

9.1.1. Carried in mosquitoes

9.1.2. Confined Euros to the African coasts

9.1.3. Quinine created in 1829

9.2. Variety of cultures and languages

9.2.1. Wars between ethnic groups

9.2.1.1. trade rights

9.2.1.2. land

9.2.1.3. water

9.2.2. Discouraged unity

9.2.3. 3 major social groups

9.2.3.1. Huasa-Fulani

9.2.3.2. Yoruba

9.2.3.3. Igbo

10. African Resistance

10.1. Maji-Maji rebellion

10.1.1. Spiritual defense

10.1.2. Resistance to Germans push to plant cotton

10.1.3. Magic water sprinkled on their bodies would protect them

10.1.4. 75,000 died

10.1.4.1. Germans shaken

10.1.4.2. Led to the push to make colonization more acceptable to Africans

10.2. Surprising military strength

10.2.1. Ultimately always failed

10.3. Ethiopia successful

10.3.1. Led by Menelik II

10.3.1.1. Emperor in 1889

10.3.1.2. Signed treaty with Italy

10.3.1.2.1. Accidentally agreed to a protectorate

10.3.1.2.2. Declared war

11. Overall Positive Effects

11.1. Reduced Local warfare

11.2. Provided hospitals and schools

11.2.1. Life spans increased

11.2.2. Literacy rates improved

11.3. Improved sanitation

11.4. Economic Expansion

11.4.1. African products available internationally

11.4.2. Railroads, dams, telephones, telegraph lines