African colonization

Why was Africa so rapidly colonized? Many factors came into play that led to European nations to scramble to control territories in the late 1800s.

A cartoon about African freedom and nationalism. It depicts Africa freeing its self and claiming independence.

In 1870, only 10 percent of Africa was under European control. By 1914 it had risen to almost 90 percent of the continent, with only Ethiopia (Abyssinia), the Dervish state (present-day Somalia), and Liberia still being independent.

Causes of WW I (Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism – Diplomacy: MAIN-D) “Bismarck’s sudden change of foreign policy from aggression to moderation between 1871 and 189…

This image represents anti colonization in Africa. Many Africans were treated very harshly.

This is a map of what Africa's colonies looked like in 1914 during Europe's scramble for Africa. Countries in your wanted to colonize Africa so that they could take its natural resources. The colonies merged ethnic and religious groups that didn't like each other and because the colonies influenced the current borders of these countries this is still an ongoing conflict.

The Scramble For Africa, Also Known As The Race For Africa Or Partition Of Africa Was A Process Of Invasion, Occupation, Colonization And Annexation Of African Territory By European Powers During The New Imperialism Period, Between 1881 And World War I In 1914.Nov 18, 2012 (Courtesy of Wikipedia)

The Scramble for Africa is referred to the period between 1881 and 1914, when European powers were dividing and colonizing African territories. It was during the era of New Imperialism. Map here depicts the division of Africa between the powers.

Britain’s colonial ambition attacked Africa from all sides with the aim of ruling the continent with complete supremacy. Know what all countries were colonized by the British, also with Africa map

I found this picture on African Echo’s website, and thought it was a little seen break-up of how Africa was divided up by its European colonizers. It’s kind of cool because I always say…