africa and imperialism
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Africa and Imperialism. Unit 4 Chapter 21 Section 2 6.3.3. The Congo. David Livingstone and Henry Stanley explore the region 1876 – Belgium sets up territories along the Congo River First major African territory controlled by Europe. Ethiopia. Italy recognized Ethiopia’s independence - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Africa and Imperialism
Unit 4 Chapter 21 Section 26.3.3
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The Congo
• David Livingstone and Henry Stanley explore the region
• 1876 – Belgium sets up territories along the Congo River
• First major African territory controlled by Europe
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Ethiopia
• Italy recognized Ethiopia’s independence
• Italy claiming lands to the north
• Ethiopia defeated Italy in 1896 battle– Established their
independence
British Museum – London, England
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Egypt
• Splits from Ottoman Empire in 1805
• Suez Canal completed in 1869– Connects the
Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
– Steamships important
• England wants it for connection to India
• Conquered by 1914
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Africa Before Europeans