European Partitioning of Africa

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partitioning

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to divide up

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Imperialism

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when one nation is able to control other, usually smaller or weaker, nations

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The modern day political boundaries, civil wars, and conflicts found in Africa can often be traced back to which event?

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European partitioning and colonization

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Which conclusion is accurate based on the map above?

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the partitioning of Africa into colonies creates uneven and artificial political boundaries

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True or False? European countries failed to consider differences in ethnic groups, cultures, and political traditions when making artificial political borders in Africa.

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True

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What two European countries gained the most land in Africa during the time of Imperialism?

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Great Britain and France

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What is decolonization?

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withdrawing from a former colony, leaving it independent

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Which phrase best describes: "European nations took control of almost all African territory"?

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Scramble for Africa

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The purpose of the Berlin Conference was to discuss:

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The partitioning of Africa

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How many African countries were invited to the Berlin Conference?

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