To what extent was European imperialism a positive force for African cultural, political and economic development?

Preparation: 15 MinutesRead and Understand the question

Read and Analyze the Documents

Brainstorm & Outline: Do Not write a complete rough draft!

Brainstorm positive and negative effectsLower tribal warfareIncreased sanitation,

healthSchools=formal

educationIncreased life-spanImproved technology:

railroads, roads, telegraph etc…

Export crops = increased income

Access to new manufactured goods

Loss of land to Europeans

Loss of independence/slavery (paternalism)

Loss of life: new diseases, warfare with Europeans, famine due to cash crop economy

Loss of culture (assimilation)

Division of continent = increased tribal conflict

Imperialism in Africa ran from roughly 1885-1960’s

Define Terms: clearly establish what imperialism was, and the European motives for colonizing Africa

Road MapIntroduce and define termsEstablish historical contextEstablish 3 areas to analyze: economic, political, cultural development

European imperialism had an overall negative effect on Africa’s development.

European imperialism had both positive and negative effects on Africa’s development.

Thesis statement #3:Although economic growth and political stability were outcomes of European imperialism in Africa, these positive effects are outweighed by the loss of life, freedom, and culture suffered by African peoples.

1. Place in Context2. Note potential bias (Doc 2)3. Transition into and out of4. Analyze/Interpret

1. The Berlin Conference2. Social Darwinism3. Forms of Imperial control: Colony,

protectorate etc…4. Assimilation5. Paternalism6. King Leopold in the Congo7. Effects of cash crop economy8. King Menelik

1. 4 or 5 paragraphs2. Topic Sentences3. Transitions

As a result of the 1885 Berlin Conference colonial boundaries exacerbated tribal conflict, leading to political chaos and instability.

ExtensionConnect this topic to a future historical eventAfrican independence was a natural

extension for this DBQExample: European imperialism had long

lasting effects on Africa. As new African nations emerge in the late 20th century, their development will greatly impacted by the colonial legacy.