p 345350 Objectives Explain the different forms of colonial control Trace British rule in Nigeria Summarize African resistance movements Analyze the impact of colonial rule in Africa A New Period of Imperialism ID: 619106
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Imperialism
p. 345-350Slide2
Objectives
Explain the different forms of colonial controlTrace British rule in Nigeria
Summarize African resistance movementsAnalyze the impact of colonial rule in AfricaSlide3
A New Period of Imperialism
Forms of Control
Form
Definition
Example
Colony
A country or territory
governed internally by a foreign power
Somaliland in East
Africa was a French Colony
Protectorate
A country
or a territory with its own internal government, but under the control of an outside power
Britain
established a protectorate over the Niger River Delta
Sphere of Influence
An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment
or trading privileges
Liberia was under the sphere of influence
of the United States
Economic
Imperialism
An Independent
, but less-developed country controlled by private business interests rather than other governments
The Dole Fruit company controlled pineapple trade in Hawaii Slide4
A New Period of Imperialism
Methods of Management
Indirect Control
Local government officials
used
Limited self-rule
Goal:
to develop future leaders
Government institutions are based on European styles, but may have local rules
Examples:
British colonies
, such as Nigeria, India, & BurmaU.S. Territories/Colonies on Pacific islandsSlide5
A New Period of Imperialism
Methods of Management (cont.)
Direct Control
Foreign
officials brought in to rule
No self-rule
Goal: assimilation – local populations would adapt French culture and become like the French
Government institutions are based only on European styles
Examples:
French
colonies, such as Vietnam
German colonies, such as German East AfricaSlide6
Which has more freedom, a colony or a protectorate? Why?
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Which has more freedom, a colony or a protectorate? Why?
Protectorate – has its own government under foreign control Slide8
How might assimilation be considered less harsh than paternalism?Paternalism
A policy of treating subject people as if they were children, providing for their needs, but not giving them rights
Assimilation does not deny peoples’ rights to practice their own culture Slide9
How might assimilation be considered less harsh than paternalism?Paternalism
A policy of treating subject people as if they were children, providing for their needs, but not giving them rights
Assimilation does not deny peoples’ rights to practice their own culture Slide10
Case Study: Nigeria
Gaining Control
Managing the ColonySlide11
Which of Nigeria’s 3 main ethnic groups would have been most likely to unite?
The Igbo and Yoruba, since they shared both religious and style of government.Slide12
Which of Nigeria’s 3 main ethnic groups would have been most likely to unite?
The Igbo and Yoruba, since they shared both religious and style of government.Slide13
Do you think direct rule would have worked better or worse than indirect rule with the Hausa-Fulani?
Worse – local officials probably would have resisted Slide14
Do you think direct rule would have worked better or worse than indirect rule with the Hausa-Fulani?
Worse – local officials probably would have resisted Slide15
African Resistance
Unsuccessful MovementsSlide16
African Resistance
Ethiopia: A Successful ResistanceSlide17
Why do you think Africans resisted imperialism despite the superiority of European military technology?
They were fighting to retain their own land and way of lifeSlide18
Why do you think Africans resisted imperialism despite the superiority of European military technology?
They were fighting to retain their own land and way of lifeSlide19
What strategy allowed Ethiopia to resist European dominance?
Pitting the European powers against each otherSlide20
What strategy allowed Ethiopia to resist European dominance?
Pitting the European powers against each otherSlide21
The Legacy of Colonial Rule
Negative Effects
Positive Effects