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Do Now- Page 67. It has been a nice Thanksgiving break, but I can still remember two things I learned about Imperialism in Africa. They are…. Legacy of Colonial Rule in Africa. Draw a T-Chart in your notebook on page 68. Positive Effects . Negative Effects . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Do Now- Page 67It has been a nice Thanksgiving break, but I can still remember two things I learned about Imperialism in Africa. They are…
Legacy of Colonial Rule in Africa
Draw a T-Chart in your notebook on page 68
Positive Effects Negative Effects
Humanitarian EffortsEducation & Healthcare
Life spans increasesLiteracy increases
Technology
Transportation (railroads, canals)Communication (telegraph/telephone)Healthcare (vaccines)
Brutality & DiseaseSmallpoxForced to work for colonists economic gain
Loss of Native CultureForced to adopt European valuesWestern values/economy is desirable
Politically Divided NationsDivision of African continent
Long term rivals are unitedKinship groups split up among colonies
Divisions still plague independent African nations- many civil wars, genocides
Racism/IntoleranceColonial ideas that black is an inferior raceEven after independence, racial and religious tensions existedi.e. Apartheid in South Africa until 1994
What else?
Cash Crops
Early Nationalism
Partner WorkRead your articleUnderline key points Circle effects imperialism hadShare with your partner and complete the T chart on page 68.Also affix this reading with your annotations in your notebook on pg 68
Processing Assignment- pg 67
Complete the perspective chartWhat is each person thinking about the effects of Imperialism in Africa?Demonstrate your knowledge- Use at least 4 specific examples we discussed in class.