Imperialism in Imperialism in AfricaAfrica
Imperialism in Imperialism in AfricaAfrica
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Great Britain, France and Germany seized control of regions in a race to secure resources needed for continued industrial growth
first to lay claim was one thing - maintaining it through effective occupation was quite another
looked upon older, multinational empires (Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Ottoman Turks) as easy prey
Great Britain, France and Germany seized control of regions in a race to secure resources needed for continued industrial growth
first to lay claim was one thing - maintaining it through effective occupation was quite another
looked upon older, multinational empires (Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Ottoman Turks) as easy prey
Missionary ZealMissionary ZealMissionary ZealMissionary Zeal
transmitting to the conquered the benefits of their civilization and the Christian religion
empire provided the means to impose on the subject peoples a more humane way of life
“white man’s burden” - moral responsibility of the white race to bring advantages of modern European culture to ‘inferior’ societies
transmitting to the conquered the benefits of their civilization and the Christian religion
empire provided the means to impose on the subject peoples a more humane way of life
“white man’s burden” - moral responsibility of the white race to bring advantages of modern European culture to ‘inferior’ societies
Egypt and the NileEgypt and the NileEgypt and the NileEgypt and the Nile
1805 - Muhammad Ali rose through military ranks, seized power and forced the Ottoman sultan to recognize him as viceroy
supported by both French and English (ruled until 1848)
envisioned a great and powerful Egypt - attack Ottoman Empire to conquer Syria
1805 - Muhammad Ali rose through military ranks, seized power and forced the Ottoman sultan to recognize him as viceroy
supported by both French and English (ruled until 1848)
envisioned a great and powerful Egypt - attack Ottoman Empire to conquer Syria
Suez CanalSuez CanalSuez CanalSuez Canal
Said and French gov’t sign deal to build canal between Mediterranean and Red Sea
Canal was completed in 1869
Egypt benefited very little - Canal company (French) signed a 99 year lease on shipping tolls
Egyptians had to work or buy shares - Ishmael borrowed money and after American Civil War the cotton industry collapsed
Said and French gov’t sign deal to build canal between Mediterranean and Red Sea
Canal was completed in 1869
Egypt benefited very little - Canal company (French) signed a 99 year lease on shipping tolls
Egyptians had to work or buy shares - Ishmael borrowed money and after American Civil War the cotton industry collapsed
Slave TradeSlave TradeSlave TradeSlave Trade
was the only commerce being conducted in that part of Central Africa (Sudan)
to destroy it meant total economic collapse and chaos within the region
Does this justify the continued domination of people?
Why do certain individuals define humanity for all? (materialism, individualism, reason)
was the only commerce being conducted in that part of Central Africa (Sudan)
to destroy it meant total economic collapse and chaos within the region
Does this justify the continued domination of people?
Why do certain individuals define humanity for all? (materialism, individualism, reason)
Resistance Resistance Resistance Resistance
Colonel Arabi, El-Wahid - demanded the end of foreign domination
British attacked to maintain control of Suez Canal (economics reign supreme)
invasion of Egypt in 1882 would require occupation until 1956
Colonel Arabi, El-Wahid - demanded the end of foreign domination
British attacked to maintain control of Suez Canal (economics reign supreme)
invasion of Egypt in 1882 would require occupation until 1956
What do you make of What do you make of this word resistance?this word resistance?
Resistance is required Resistance is required to change the world!!to change the world!!
What do you make of What do you make of this word resistance?this word resistance?
Resistance is required Resistance is required to change the world!!to change the world!!
Rise of MahdiRise of MahdiRise of MahdiRise of Mahdi
free Sudan from Egyptian control
attacked Gordon (acting for Egyptians) at Khartoum
British government stalled and eventually the Mahdists defeated Gordon
revealed that Britain was not invulnerable
free Sudan from Egyptian control
attacked Gordon (acting for Egyptians) at Khartoum
British government stalled and eventually the Mahdists defeated Gordon
revealed that Britain was not invulnerable
The CongoThe CongoThe CongoThe Congo
Livingstone - represented as a light-bearer
What about African conceptions of the world as import?
Leopold II of Belgium seized the opportunity to construct a colony of his own
hired Stanley but French were there
French bail because of war in Tunis against Berbers
Livingstone - represented as a light-bearer
What about African conceptions of the world as import?
Leopold II of Belgium seized the opportunity to construct a colony of his own
hired Stanley but French were there
French bail because of war in Tunis against Berbers
South AfricaSouth AfricaSouth AfricaSouth Africa
Britain seized control of the Dutch settlements around the Cape of Good Hope during the Napoleonic wars
1834 - Britain abolishes slavery
Boers (Dutch farmers) trekked north and established Republics of Natal, Orange Free State and Transvaal
Britain seized control of the Dutch settlements around the Cape of Good Hope during the Napoleonic wars
1834 - Britain abolishes slavery
Boers (Dutch farmers) trekked north and established Republics of Natal, Orange Free State and Transvaal
DiamondsDiamondsDiamondsDiamonds
1867 - diamonds are discovered in Transvaal
British miners flooded the territory and demanded British law and order
Carnarvon (dominion of Canada) hoped to repeat his success in Africa
All Red Route (Cape to Cairo)
Boers and African kingdoms were to submit to the master plan
1867 - diamonds are discovered in Transvaal
British miners flooded the territory and demanded British law and order
Carnarvon (dominion of Canada) hoped to repeat his success in Africa
All Red Route (Cape to Cairo)
Boers and African kingdoms were to submit to the master plan
ZululandZululandZululandZululand
British governor of Cape Province wanted a war of expansion
invaded in 1877
Zulus massacred their invaders and the British conservative gov’t (Disraeli) fell
Liberals (Gladstone) - defend British empire at all costs - crushed the Zulus (13 occupied districts)
British governor of Cape Province wanted a war of expansion
invaded in 1877
Zulus massacred their invaders and the British conservative gov’t (Disraeli) fell
Liberals (Gladstone) - defend British empire at all costs - crushed the Zulus (13 occupied districts)
Prelude to Boer WarPrelude to Boer WarPrelude to Boer WarPrelude to Boer War
Boers in Transvaal declare independence
richest state in SA (gold - 24mn pounds)
British governors had bought into All Red Railroad
Cecil Rhodes (head of de Beers Mining Corp) called for volunteers to make pioneer trek to conquer Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
tough slugging which led to unauthorized invasion of Transvaal
Boers in Transvaal declare independence
richest state in SA (gold - 24mn pounds)
British governors had bought into All Red Railroad
Cecil Rhodes (head of de Beers Mining Corp) called for volunteers to make pioneer trek to conquer Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
tough slugging which led to unauthorized invasion of Transvaal
Boer War (1899 - 1902)Boer War (1899 - 1902)Boer War (1899 - 1902)Boer War (1899 - 1902)
Chamberlain had the backing of public opinion to force the Boers to submit to British rule
The Boers were ready for a fight
General Kitchener developed heavy handed tactics (concentration camps) - not publicly popular but did put immense pressure on Boers
Union of South Africa in 1910
3 million pound payment was made to those that suffered (Again, is this justified/acceptable?)
Chamberlain had the backing of public opinion to force the Boers to submit to British rule
The Boers were ready for a fight
General Kitchener developed heavy handed tactics (concentration camps) - not publicly popular but did put immense pressure on Boers
Union of South Africa in 1910
3 million pound payment was made to those that suffered (Again, is this justified/acceptable?)
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