The berlin conference was a series of meetings held in 1884 and 1885 with the goal of dividing the continent of africa between the european powers. Apr 28, 2016 the political cartoon above is depicting the berlin conference. The berlin conference was held in berlin, germany, from november 15. Your task today and tomorrow is to recreate the berlin conference and divide africa according to the interests of your assigned country.
Enrichment activityscramble for africa imperialism in africa. What country is represented by the man with the knife. This cartoon by the american cartoonist paul plaschke appeared in the chicago tribune, shortly after the yalta conference. The countries saw africa as a magnificent cake as shown in the picture, and they all wanted a piece. Each group member should take upon themselves one analyst role smaller groups can combine the visual and language analyst roles.
Art wood, an awardwinning political cartoonist himself, collected more than 16,000 political cartoons by hundreds of the leading creators of the ungentlemanly art, a phrase that is commonly used to describe this type of graphic satire. In the 1800s, european countries were rushing into africa to plant their flags into the land and claim colonies. Political cartoon of berlin conference monday, march 11. Often called africas undoing, the berlin conference saw the powers of europe divide the african continent like young boys dividing up baseball cards. Answer the following questions based on the scramble for africa cartoon. At the event you will have a chance to take part in a historical simulation of the berlin conference which will deal with responding to the scramble for africa in 188485. Create your own original political cartoon about the scramble for africa and imperialism in africa. Scramble for africa simulation role cards britain1500 to 1815 africa has many powerful kingdoms that would be difficult to conquer and european countries are uninterested in african colonies at this time. Predict how the decisions made at the conference changed africa.
Published in main stream newspapers, they reflect the postwar. Civilization, christianity, and commerce overview as the imperial powers of europe set their sights on new geographic regions to expand their spheres of influence in the 19 th century, africa emerged as a prime location for colonization due to its wealth of natural resources and purportedly undeveloped economies. Treaty of berlin, 1885 project gutenberg selfpublishing. It shows stalin playing poker with churchill and roosevelt. How does the quote from cecil rhodes describe the british goals after the be. List the people, objects, and places in the cartoon. Germany thus became the third largest colonial power in africa. The berlin conference south african history online. What part did the berlin conference play in the creation map 2. Roots of the cold war in a triple handshake, president harry s.
Berlin, germany, from november 1884 to february 1885 and included representatives from the united states and such european nations as britain, france, and germany. Students compare the simulated and actual political map created by conference textbooks commonly print the 1914 political map and is more readily available 2. Caused other people to colonize and gave africans less of a say in government and life. The berlin conference of 18841885 marked the climax of the european competition for territory in africa, a process commonly known as the scramble for africa.
Analyze the political cartoon how many pieces of cake are shown. According to this cartoon, which european countries were. Worksheet for analysis of a political cartoon prepare a written report on your assigned cartoon by answering these questions about it. Berlin conference of 18841885 meeting at which the major european powers negotiated and formalized claims to territory in africa. Document c according to this political cartoon, what was. The berlin conference of 188485 was a meeting between european nations to create rules on how to peacefully divide africa among them for colonization. Truman center holds the hands of british prime minister winston churchill left and soviet leader josef stalin right at cecilienhof palace during the potsdam conference. This political cartoon of the imperialistic powers acting upon africa portrays the only interest that the 14 nations of the conference had in the land. German communists who supported an unsuccessful workers uprising in berlin in january. Apr 11, 2014 the scramble for africa and the berlin conference what was the scramble for africa. Here is a look at the significance of the berlin conference of 188485.
The scramble for africa, also called the partition of africa or the conquest of africa, was the. Without much knowledge of or regard for traditional african ethnic communities and territorial boundaries. The berlin conference was held in berlin, germany, from november 15, 1884, to february 26, 1885. The power of the ottoman empire north coast of africa and ethiopia make those areas unavailable for european acquisition. According to the cartoon, which european countries were fighting for a position in africa. Almost 90% of the african continent came under the control of europeans. Patrick gathara is a communications consultant, writer, and awardwinning political cartoonist based in nairobi. The political cartoon above is depicting the berlin. The cartoon below shows cecil john rhodes 5 july 1853 26 march 1902, who was an englishborn south african businessman, mining magnate, and politician. Students will read the historical context of the berlin conference and then be able. The scramble for africa political cartoon study the political cartoon below and answer the following questions. As occurred throughout most of africa, stronger countries dominated the political, economic. By the time independence returned to africa in 1950, the realm had acquired a legacy of political fragmentation that could neither be eliminated nor made to operate satisfactorily. On the day preceding this cartoon, the conference forging the world war one peace treaty convened near paris.
Through this image, block argued that americans, by turning their backs on the world, permitted global occupation by forces from both the political left and right. The frosting of the cake is africas vast natural recourses which would give the european countries wealth. Scramble for africa phrase often used to describe the european partition and conquest of africa in the late nineteenth century. A summary and significance of the berlin conference of. Eight political cartoons on the red scare are presented in this collection. The display on map 2 of the many different occupying nations, showed that the berlin conference had many members, and therefore many nations wanted the advantages provided by africa. According to map 2 which 2 european countries held the most territory in africa.
Use the internet or a textbook to look up the berlin conference. What meaning does the title give to the illustration. Europe thought of africa as the dark continent wild, exotic and in need of enlightenment. Artificial political boundaries were drawn with no respect for the internal societies already in existence zero african nations were present at the berlin conference the artificial political boundaries that were developed blended different groups of people and resulted. Today we will be furthering our academic conversation regarding imperialism by examining political cartoons of the period. Although africa is physically remote from the power centers of europe, north america, and asia, it is surrounded. For those of you familiar with model united nations conferences, this simulation will operate similar to model united nations committees. Base your answer to question 27 on the cartoon below and on your knowledge of social studies. Herb block created this antiisolationist cartoon just before the united states entered world war ii. What happened to the native political entities by 1914. A summary and significance of the berlin conference of 188485. In 1884 the leaders of fourteen european countries and the united states came together to discuss control of africas resources.
The berlin conference of 188485, also known as the congo conference german. Political illustrations cartoon america exhibitions. The european scramble to partition and occupy african territory is often treated as a peripheral aspect of the political and economic rivalries that developed between the new industrial nations in europe itself and that were particularly acute from about 1870 to. The congress of berlin june july 1878 was a meeting of the representatives of the eras six great powers in europe russia, great britain, france, austriahungary, italy and germany, the ottoman empire and four balkan states greece, serbia, romania and montenegro. The potsdam conference, held near berlin, july 17august 2, 1945, was the last of the big three meetings during world war ii. The berlin conference civilized the distribution of african land between european powers, which disrupted the cultural practices in africa. The berlin conference was africas undoing in more ways than one. Scramble for africa political cartoon analysis and worksheet with reading. According to this cartoon, which european countries were fighting for a position in africa.
What part did the berlin conference play in the creation of map 2. This is the meeting where the european powers met with eachother to divide up africa. No one asked any africans to attend the berlin conference. Selfdetermination is the freedom of the people of a given territory to declare their independence andor make their own political decisions. The age of imperialism community unit school district 200. A summary and significance of the berlin conference of 1884.
The conference had positive as well as negative effects. The scramble for africa led bismarck to propose the 18841885 berlin. During the 1870s and early 1880s european nations such as great britain, france, and germany began looking to africa for natural resources for their growing industrial sectors as well as a potential market for the goods these. The industrial revolution helped many western nations achieve unmatched economic and political power. In 1885 european leaders met at the infamous berlin conference to divide africa and arbitrarily draw up borders that exist to this day. In 1884, leaders of the european powers held an international conference in berlin to discuss the partition of africa.
Each of these political cartoons depicts events that occurred as a result of the berlin conference. He used the word illustration to describe the enormous talent and craft that went into a work of art produced to capture a moment in time. 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. Artificial political boundaries were drawn with no respect for the internal societies already in existence zero african nations were present at the berlin conference the artificial political boundaries that were developed blended different groups of people and resulted in conflict. The part the berlin conference played in the creation of the latter map was that, africa started with tribes then went to 14 countries owning parts of africa and africa not having tribes. Kongokonferenz or west africa conference westafrikakonferenz, 1 regulated european colonization and trade in africa during the new imperialism period, and coincided with germanys sudden emergence as an imperial power. As a result of the heightened tension between european states in the last quarter of the 19th century, the partitioning of africa may. According to this cartoon, which european countries.
How does the quote from cecil rhodes describe the british goals after the be 5. The berlin conference the berlin conference 18841885. The result of the berlin conference had a significant impact on todays african political climate because of the varying imperialistic influences of the countries that colonized the african land. C the geography of africa has stimulated political.
An application of the theory of natural selection to social, political, and economic issues. That sends the message that the white people were trying to help helpless black people. Scramble for africa political cartoon analysis and. Your group will draft a proposal that explains the rules that you feel european. The scramble for africa and the berlin conference youtube. As countries scrambled to establish colonies on the continent, the heads of state wanted to head off any potential conflicts between them over territory.
Berlin conference 188485 was held by the european nations to scramble africa among themselves with the aid of diplomacy or by weapons. The scramble for africa, a british term coined in 1884, describes the more than twentyyear period when european. The berlin conference of 1884, which regulated european colonisation and trade in africa. The cartoon depicts the soldier carrying a black dude up a hill to show that black people were a burden to whites, but it also shows a school. A political cartoon illustrating the way africa was carved up at the berlin conference. Among those present at the conference were representatives from fourteen different countries. Enrichment activityscramble for africa imperialism in.
Are there any real people or places in the cartoon. Closure discussion questions reflectionassessment activities. During the 1870s and early 1880s european nations such as great britain, france, and germany began looking to africa for natural resources for their growing industrial sectors as well as a potential market for the goods these factories. The berlin conference took place at a time when european powers were rushing to establish direct political control in. The scramble for africa and the berlin conference what was the scramble for africa. According to the cartoon which european countries were. The act of berlin legalized the scramble for africa.
Consequent to the political and economic rivalries among the european empires in. Austriahungary, belgium, denmark, france, germany, great britain. Political cartoon 4 based on what you read in the article, who is most likely the man holding the knife. The colonial powers superimposed their domains on the african continent. Words visuals are there labels, descriptions, thoughts, or dialogue. Berlin conference divides africa the competition was so fierce that european countries. Kongokonferenz or west africa conference westafrikakonferenz, regulated european colonization and trade in africa during the new imperialism period and coincided with germanys sudden emergence as an imperial power.
Jun 30, 2019 the berlin conference was africas undoing in more ways than one. The new imperialism european countries controlled only a small part of africa in 1880, but by 1914, only ethiopia and liberia remained independent. Also, students will evaluate the relationship between colonialimposed borders and political stability. Students will identify the causes and effects of the berlin conference, 18841885. The berlin conference allowed for european nations to take whatever part of africa they desired with a lack of bloodshed.
The berlin conference the berlin conference established the ground rules for european conquest of africa. What happened to the native african political entities by 1914. The berlin conference took place at a time when european powers were rushing to establish direct political control in africa. Visual aspects of the cartoon is the cartoon dated.
The berlin conference took place during the new imperialism period. Ch 1 worksheet 1the berlin conference 1884 the berlin conference because of its size, surface features, climate, resources, and strategic importance, africa became a prime candidate for conquest by ambitious european empires. Because of this, it also became the target for conquest by ambitious european empires. What does this political cartoon imply about the impact of alliances.
Which time period in german history is most accurately represented in this map. What did it have in common with the boxer rebellion in china. The berlin conference of 18841885 africas great civilizations. Words visuals which words or phrases are the most significant. It aimed at determining the territories of the states in the balkan peninsula after the russoturkish war of 1877. This was a time of expansion by the united states, europe, and japan from around 18701914.
Based on this map, which countries colonize africa. It was attended by premier joseph stalin of the soviet union, the new. How were europeans able to colonize the peoples of africa during this time period and not before. How did the berlin conference lead to the situation shown in this cartoon. Students will evaluate the relationship between colonialimposed borders and political stability. Standards learning outcomes ask acquire explore what does berlin have to do with africa. The berlin conference can be best understood as the formalisation of the.
In the 1800s, european countries were rushing into africa. One cartoonist portrays the event as more of a struggle between. Africa is a huge continent that has an unusual climate, resources, and surface features. Ap world history european imperialism in africa and asia directions. Not surprisingly, no africans had been invited to the conference. Truman presidential library, national archives identifier.
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