European Colonization of Africa Flashcard

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Why did European countries decide to take control of Africa?

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To gain power and wealth by obtaining land, gold, and natural resources

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How did powerful European countries obtain land in Africa?

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European countries agreed to divide up the land in Africa to avoid fighting.

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What occurred at the 1884 Berlin Conference?

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Leaders of 14 European countries met to establish ground rules for claiming Africa.

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How did the European partitioning across Africa contribute to conflict and civil war?

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Arbitrary boundaries split cultures apart and combined rival groups.

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Why was Nelson Mandela arrested in 1962?

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For leading protests against apartheid

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What was the verdict in Nelson Mandela’s trial?

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He was convicted of treason and sentenced to life in prison.

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How did the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela influence world events?

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Many countries imposed trade barriers against South Africa.

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How did world responses to Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment impact his future?

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Nelson Mandela was set free.

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What was the goal of the Pan-African Movement?

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To end European colonization and unite Africans around shared heritage.

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What was one significant result of the Pan-African Movement?

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It promoted African nationalism and unity.