It borders gabon, cameroon, the central african republic, the democratic republic of the congo, and the angola exclave of cabinda, with a short stretch of coast on the south atlantic. King leopold and the belgian congo essay 610 words. The motivations for king leopolds imperialism of the congo was the vast amount of natural resources present in the congo such as ivory and rubber. Nationalism refers to a deep love and loyalty to ones country. Imperialism is the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. A coaling station for steamships, cape town, south africa 4. Missionaries need to convert everyone in africa to christianity. He wrote to king leopold about h is visit, explaining the devastation he witnessed. An ips report of september 23rd quotes him as saying that the central africa war in the dr congo is the work of white imperialists who. In the popup menu, select microsoft powerpoint if the dialog box does not include this popup. The sun never sets on the british empire imperialism and empire africa forces enabling african and indian imperialism british in india imperialism and empire india imperialism in china suez canal 1875 imperialism in america powerpoint presentation powerpoint presentation causes of imperialism effects of imperialism questions. Social issues submitted by noname30 words 3208 pages. Congo imperialism by belgium research paper 8 words. The congo is situated in westcentral africa astride the equator.
In his letter he spoke about the congolese feelings toward the belgian government. The congo today imperialism of democratic republic of. Its area is nearly three times that of pennsylvania. Imperialism in the middle east and sw asia outline. Why were liberia and ethiopia the only african nations to remain free. He formed his own newspaper the west african mail and wrote red rubber to publicise the atrocities committed by king leopold ii and his officers. Imperialism in africa resource bundle powerpoint, source analysis, etc. The white mans burden europeans felt that they needed to civilize the rest of the. Imperialism in africa powerpoint with student handout 41 slides. All the materials from the belgian congo are herethis includes the gallery walk, readings from meet and greet, outcome of king leopold iis rule in the congo. Precolonial congo and europes interest in africa t he area that is now the democratic republic of congo spans 1.
This imperialism in africa 41 slide powerpoint presentation centers on the major events, themes and history of european imperialism in africa. With a focus on studentcentered learning and with the possibility of differentiation, this unit will be a versatile tool in your classroom. During the times of imperialism and after the conference of berlin ended, the congo was a place that was wanted by a lot of european nations. George washington williams was an american who had the opportunity to visit the congo during the belgian reign of imperialism. This is a detailed and exciting unit that covers the topic of imperialism in africa. The democratic republic of the congo was first imperialized by king leopold ii of belgium, in 1885.
After congo was taken away from the king of belgium, the government tried to improve the countrys working and living conditions. Many european nations were already in control of a country and they choose other african countries over the congo. King leopold and the belgian congo it is widely debated why exactly king leopold decided to conquer the congo, but the general consensus seems to be that it was out of the belief that the highlands of the congo may be as rich in gold as the mountains of the western slope of the american continent stead. However, the rest of india was ruled by local rulers. Social darwinism only the strongest nations survive and only the strongest nations have colonies in africa. It was later taken over by the belgian government in 1908. Dutch, french, and italian empires and the results of imperialism outline. Responsible for basically starting the international human rights movement in the congo free state. The kings attention was drawn to the region during henry later sir henry. British east india company dominated trade of indian states.
This was the strong tribal kingdom of central and western africa. Raw materials ivory, palm oil a lubricant, and rubber most important. Professional map of the democratic republic of the congo for powerpoint presentations and reportings. In the 1870s the belgians began to trade with africans in the congo. Initially, leopold did not know that congo was rich in wild rubber, one of the hottest commodities on the global market at the time. The congo didnt exist until the europoean creation of the area for its use of the natural resources for trade. Although the people had no power over anything until they were given their independence in 1960 in june. The congo free state and the new imperialism the bedford. The source states that many countries benefitted greatly from the age of imperialism, which is when a country creates domination over another countrys economic, political, and cultural institutions.
The belgian government then gained control of the congo from 18851960, until the congo gained independence on june 30, 1960. Imperialism in the belgian congo timeline timetoast. The sun never sets on the british empire imperialism and empire africa reasons for colonialism powerpoint presentation powerpoint presentation french colonies german colonies powerpoint presentation powerpoint presentation british in india imperialism in china first opium war 1834 1843 first opium war end of the war second opium war 1856. Congo notes imperialism of congo motives for imperialism. Robert the bruce documentary biography of the life of robert the bruce king of scots duration.
Because of the ethnic and religious strife that have been evident in the congo since be lgian imperialism, coupled with a failure on the part of the belgians to increase the congolese knowledge and secure their welfare,andrea 311 they were unable to establish a secure political structure at the outset of congolese independence. It all began when an american writer, henry morton stanley, was sent to africa for the search of scottish missionary and explorer, david livingstone, in 1869. Premium startingset for your business, sales and marketing activities to visualize your regional activities or business activities in the democratic republic of the congo sometimes referred to as dr congo, congokinshasa, droc in central africa. Imperialism of democratic republic of the congo home.
Imperialism outlines and powerpoints student handouts. Congo free state and the new imperialism 1st edition. The congo was first imperialized by king leopold ii of belgium, whose main motivation for imperialism was the congos vast amount of natural resources such as copper, diamonds, and coal. Congo free state historical state, africa britannica. Moreover, they were forced to work the land, so the. The age of imperialism contributed to globalization significantly. Lenin 53 times the age of empire, 18751914 by eric hobsbawm 45 times empire by michael hardt 45 times.
Since britain declined interest in making the congo a colony, stanley agreed to work secretly and for a large paycheck for leopold for five years to help him turn the congo into a colony pakenham 60. As yet the congo basin is a blank, a fruitless waste, a desolate and unproductive area. King leopold ii was the main influence and dictator of the cfs. In 1870, the european powers took over the african congo and enslaved the natives. Adam hochschilds study of king leopold ii of belgiums creation of the congo free state goes to the essence of the economic and political systems established in colonial africa. Dutch, french, and italian empires and the results of imperialism powerpoint. Fearing they would miss out on various raw materials, the other european nations scrambled to establish their presence on the continent. Belgiums imperialist rape of africa world socialist web. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Usually nationalism would refer to groups with a common culture, language, and history. The congo free state and the new imperialism the bedford series in history and culture 9781457650895. The later part of the nineteenth century was a time when the world saw a rise in nationalism which eventually gave way to and collided with imperialism.
Ebook read online or offline with all the highlighting and notetaking tools you need to be successful in this course. From 1885 to 1908, congo was colonized by the king of belgium, leopold ii, who took it as his own personal property. It was created in the 1880s as the private holding of a group of european investors headed by leopold ii, king of the belgians. Created the congo reform association and was a constant thorn in the side of leopold ii. The powerpoint includes vibrant images, transitions and animations that will liven up. This was the name given to the united tribes of southern africa. New lands to locate the growing european population, allowing emigration to. The conditions in the belgian congo before imperialism were undocumented because there was no government rule in the area. Territories in which the colonial powers could profitably invest capital, usually in infrastructure such as railways, roads, or bridges. This is the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.
Nobody thought that the congo would be taken over because they had no way of communication with outer countries unless it was a note. Imperialism position paper the perspective presented in the source is presented as a positive view on the age of imperialism. Evaluate the impact of european imperialism on the congo free state in the early 20th century. Watch in 360 the inside of a nuclear reactor from the size of an atom with virtual reality duration. Discuss the effects of imperialism and racism on the congolese during king leopold iis rule of the congo free state outline the global communitys role in ending the congo free state to unlock. He said imperialism and capitalism are causing people to move into central africa and remove natural resources without benefiting the people. Between the years of 1884 and up until 1959 the congo free state cfs was extensively impacted by imperialism form the european nation of belgium. When the belgians were finally ready to go into the congo, it was a huge surprise to everyone in the congo. The policy by a stronger nation to attempt to create an empire by dominating weaker nations economically, politically, culturally, or militarily. Additional resources will help you to place the congo free state in the context of not only the new imperialism but also its larger global context. Imperialismseizure of a country or territory by a stronger country missionaries, explorers, humanitarians reach interior of africa the congo sparks interest henry stanley helps king leopold ii of belgium acquire land in congo. Explain how the legacy of imperialism affects the congo today. Occasional armed intervention by the royal navy posting of consular officials by the foreign office to service the increasing amounts of trade in the ports of benin and biafra britain changed the currency to pound sterling as a universal medium of exchange britain was able to maintain power over nigeria by using military power, strategic.