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Objectives
Explain the different forms of colonial control
Trace British rule in Nigeria
Summarize African resistance movements
Definition
Example
Colony
Protectorate
Sphere of Influence
Economic Imperialism
Indirect Control
Examples:
British colonies, such as Nigeria, India, & Burma
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
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Indirect Rule
The Igbo and Yoruba, since they shared both religious and style of
government.
AFRICAN RESISTANCE
Unsuccessful Movements
Active Resistance
Algeria
50 year movement vs French
West Africa
Samori Tour 16 fight with
a modernized army vs French
Passive Resistance
German East Africa (Tanzania)
Refused to plant cotton, rather than
their own food crops
Maji-Maji Rebellion
Believed sprinkling of magic water
would turn German bullets into water
Ancestors would return to life and aid
them
75,000 resistance fighters killed
AFRICAN RESISTANCE
Ethiopia: A Successful Resistance
Menelik II
Emperor of Ethiopia
Played the Italians, French, and British off
each other
Built up a large arsenal of modern weapon
a collection of weapons and military
equipment stored by a country, person,
or group
Battle of Adowa
Italians vs Ethiopians
Ethiopians defeat the Italians and
maintain their independence
Continue to stockpile modern
weapons
Positive Effects
Land
Warfare
Death
Aid
Famines
Lifespan
Culture
Economic
Growth