ESTABLISHMENT OF COLONIAL CONTROL AND AFRICA REACTIONColonialism is the political, social and economic system in which one powerful nation invades and dominated the foreign weak nation by establishing exploitative structure in a country. The country which is dominated by the powerful nation is known as a colony where by those people from powerful nation or colonizing nation, who lead the colonized country are known as colonialists. The establishment of colonial control in Africa was made effective between 1885 and 1912 whereby all African countries...
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What are the reasons and the Terms of the Anglo-German Agreement of 1890
Reasons for the Anglo-German Agreement of 1890 (Heligoland Treaty)
Bismarck wanted to secure Germany’s position in Europe. But his great fear was France and Britain’s opposition. Hence, to avert this danger, he was prepared to make concessions in East Africa
The British protectorate of Zanzibar was to be recognized. Hence, the recognition of the British prote’ge’ by the Germans would eliminate the British grudge.
The Island of Heligoland in the North Sea was to be given to the Germans. The Germans believed that this would be a valuable naval...
What are the Reasons and Terms of the Anglo-German Agreement of 1886
Anglo-German agreement of 1886
The Anglo-German agreement of November 1886 affected Britain, Germany and the Sultan of Zanzibar. Reasons for the Anglo-German Agreement of 1886
On 5th February 1885, Karl Peters presented his treaties to Bismarck and to President Kaiser William I. The latter granted him a charter (imperial) that stated that the area visited by him was to come under German colonization. Their society was named the German East African Company (G.E.A.C.).
· Due to Germany’s recognition of Karl Peter’s treaties, the British...
what is partion processes made during scramble for and partion of Africa
THE PARTITION PROCESSES IN EAST AFRICAThe partition of East Africa was the outcome of the development of European monopoly capitalism, which manifested itself on the African continent in the form of colonialism. Various factors stimulated the partition of Africa and escalated the division of East Africa. In our exploration here, our main attention will focus only on those things that accelerated the scramble for and partition of East Africa, including the following;i) The development of commercial rivalries between Germany’s company...
What are the Impacts or effects of the Berlin Conference.
Impacts/effects of the Berlin Conference.
Berlin conference partitioned/sliced Africa among the imperialists into colonial possessions and fixed the boundaries in their interests. Britain got 27 colonies, France 12 colonies, German 9 colonies, Belgium 2 colonies etc.
The Berlin conference gave the international recognition to a process that has been going on quite some time. Although the conference initially aimed at solving the conflicting interest in the Congo and Niger Delta, it turned out to be conference for parceling out the whole of Africa.
It...
Factors considered in dividing African continent Scramble for and partition of Africa
Factors considered in dividing African continent.
Early settlement of European from different countries, in some parties of Africa which were occupied by European before the Berlin conference like missionaries, traders, explorers and traveler, for example Cecil Rhodes in southern Africa John Moffat who stayed in Matebele land for about thirty years the Portuguese who stayed in Angola and Mozambique for long, the Berlin conference considered this case by giving the territories o individual European nations in favour.
The early exploration and...
What are the Resolutions or principles reached during Berlin Conference.
Resolutions/principles reached during Berlin Conference.
The Congo basin was declared Free State under king Leopard of Belgium and the Niger River was free for navigation to all imperialist nations. It recognized Leopard’s so-called international association as the legitimate authority in Congo basin. In return the Belgium king agreed to allow European traders and missionaries free access to the area.
Strong and sophisticated military weapons were prohibited to be brought in Africa. They allowed light weapons to be used in Africa. This aimed...
What were the objectives of Berlin Conference.
THE BERLIN CONFERENCE (1884 -1885)IntroductionThe Berlin conference was also the second stage in the colonization of Africa after the scramble for. This stage begun from 1880’s to 1890’s. It was characterized with the intervention of late corners, in the process of scramble and partition i.e. Italy and German after their unification they became powerful and industrialized thus search for industrial raw materials and markets. The conference was convened by Otto Van Bismarck in 1884/1885 and it was attended by 27 countries including all the imperialist...
Which areas experienced intensive scramble in Africa
AREAS WHICH EXPERIENCED INTENSIVE SCRAMBLE1. EGYPT AND NILE VALLEY.Originated with British Imperialist with the ambition to control Egypt because of the Suez Canal and the river Nile. The Suez Càna1 was built by French engineers and it was opened in 1869 with that Britain became increasingly involved in Egyptian affairs. Any European power tempering with the Nile was regarded as a big enemy of Britain French expansionism towards the Nile.2. THE CONGO BASIN.The power involved were France, Belgium, Portugal and Britain; French claims over Congo Basin...
What are the Causes of the scramble for and partition of Africa in the last quarter of 19th century by European powers
Causes for the scramble for and partition of Africa in the last quarter of 19th century by European powers.The scramble of Africa reached her zenith towards the last quarter of 19th century and a result to solve the problem Africa was partitioned into colonial possession among the imperialist nations the forces behind the scramble for Africa is still appoint of contention among various Historians. The Euro-centric historian argues that the cause for the colonization of Africa was due to humanitarian reasons i.e. to spread “civilization” in Africa,...
Why Africa became the target in that particular period of Scramble for and Partion of Africa and not before?
SCRAMBLE AND PARTITION OF AFRICAScrambleLiterally the word scramble means a fight, scuffle or struggle for something. It has been applied in thecontext of Africa to refer to a sudden rush of European nations towards Africa with the aim of economic exploitation, in the later half of 19th century, which witnessed various imperialist nations trying to tear up the African continent which included Britain, France as the pioneers later joined by Germany in 1880s, Portugal, Italy, Belgium and other European Nations.Partition.This means to slice, to...
What are the Roles played by Chartered Companies in colonization of Africa.
Roles played by Chartered Companies in colonization of Africa.
The companies provided initial manpower for administration of British and Germany areas of influence. For instance in West Africa there were Royal Niger Company under George Goldie who preserve the entire Niger area for British and soon formed the National African Company which was amalgamation of several trading firms.
They financed the administration in colonies on behalf of their respective home government which saved the government from unnecessary spending.
They assisted...
Ten (10) Roles played by colonial Agents or forerunners in colonizing Africa.
Roles played by colonial Agents in colonizing Africa.
Missionaries often invited their home governments to occupy areas they worked. In case they faced resistance or hostility from Africa they would be assured of security. In society like Buganda Christian Missionaries helped to overthrow Kabaka Mwannga who was then replaced by his son Daudi Chwa because Mwanga hindered in promotion of British colonial interest.
The colonial agents facilitated the spread of Christianity. Missionaries for example soften the hearts and minds of Christian African...
Who are the forerunners or Colonial Agents ?
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THE COMING OF COLONIAL AGENTSBefore colonialism the colonial agents came to Africa to prepare her for colonization. Agents of colonialism was the individual groups of people including explorers, missionaries and traders through which their activities aided colonialists in the process of colonizing Africa.1. ExplorersThis was the first group of European to come in Africa, its major interest being geographical discoveries. Some of explorers were sent by societies like Royal Geographical Society for instance in 1856 sent two officers i.e. Richard...
What is the meaning and Characteristics of Monopoly Capitalism or Imperialism
Monopoly Capitalism (Imperialism)
Imperialism is the highest stage of capitalism. Generally, Imperialism is the foreign policy of big capitalists countries which based on crossing of one's boundary to another backward country for extending power, maximization profit and exercise of political influence through military force or by acquiring colonies. Monopoly capitalism began when free capitalist enterprises reached their climax in 1860's and 1870's.
Characteristics of Monopoly Capitalism.
Concentration and centralization of capital in...