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Forms of Imperialism and African Resistance: Impact and Legacy

Explore the various forms of imperialism such as colonies, protectorates, and spheres of influence, focusing on Nigeria's colonization by the Royal Niger Company and African resistance movements like the Maji-Maji rebellion in German East Africa and Ethiopia's successful resistance. Understand the negative and positive effects of imperialism on Africa, from loss of independence and traditional culture to improved infrastructure and education.

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Forms of Imperialism and African Resistance: Impact and Legacy

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  1. Imperialism – Pt. 2

  2. Forms of Imperialism ·Colony – governed internally by foreign power ·Protectorate – own internal gov’t but under control of outside power ·Sphere of Influence – Outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges ·Economic Imp – Independent but less-developed by private business rather than country d

  3. Nigeria – Gaining Control ·Diplomatic and militarily ·Royal Niger Company ·1914 - colony

  4. Nigeria – Management ·Claim territory and govern ·Culturally diverse – made difficult ·Indirect ruling ·Many local chiefs resented

  5. African Resistance – Unsuccessful Movements ·Military resistance and religious movements ·Algeria – 50 years active resistance ·German E. Afr. – Didn’t plant cotton + spiritual (magic water – maji-maji) ·Maji-Maji rebellion (20 different groups fought) ·75,000 dead – more after

  6. Ethiopia – Successful Resistance ·Menelik II – Emperor in 1889 ·IT, FR, GB against each other ·Modern weapons from Fr and Rus ·1889 treaty with It – (Wording?) ·1896 – Battle of Adowa – Beat Italians

  7. Negative Effects ·Lost control of land ·Lost independence ·Died of smallpox ·Died in resistance ·Died of famine ·Breakdown of traditional culture ·Division of continent – unnatural division

  8. Positive Effects ·Reduced local warfare ·Sanitation ·Hospitals ·Schools ·Lifespan ·Literacy ·Economic expansion ·RR, Dams, Phone (mostly benefits Euros)

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