Arrival of Europeans

Do Now!

Review-

What were the three main empires of Western Africa?

What materials did these empires have?

How would these materials catch the eyes of Europeans?

What is imperialism?

Policy of extending authority and control over another territory or country

INK-THINK the brief article of imperialism

Imperialism in Africa

Who first attempted to establish control and authority in Africa?

The Portuguese

First Europeans to Arrive

Wanted a water route to India and Asia

Desired to spread Christianity

Late 1400’s- began trade with Guinea in “Gold Coast” of West Africa

By 1500’s Portuguese controlled Indian Ocean trade routes

Main settlements- Guinea, Ethiopia, Angola

The Dutch

Late 1500’s the Dutch followed Portuguese ideas and established trade in the Gold Coast

Took over the Portuguese controlled areas in West Africa

By 1640, Dutch were main imperialists in Africa

Main settlements- Cape Town

The French

Arrived in early 17th century

Established trade posts

Main settlements- Madagascar, St.Louis

What stopped the Europeans during this

time period? Strong African rulers

Hot Climate

Diseases

Quick review!Quiz your partner….

Who were the first three Europeans to arrive in Africa?

What did all establish?

What materials/resources attracted them to Africa?

What is imperialism?

Rise of Slave Trade

Gold and Ivory first brought Europeans to AFRICA

17th/18th centuries, slaves became major attraction

With your partner… Read through the article about slavery in Africa

Create an outline, highlighting the main ideas of the slave trade

For example…

1. Slavery in Africa- Slavery existed in Africa for a very long time with the enslavement of criminals and those captured during war. A. African slaveholders- African slaves were not

treated as harsh as in other areas. Families often adopted their slaves and provided the chance for freedom.

B. Arab slave traders- START DOING YOUR OWN!

Exit Ticket

True or False:

1. Traditional practices of slavery in Africa did not destroy African culture.

2. Africans, Europeans, and Americans participated in the slave trade.

3. The slave trade was the only type of racist activity practiced from the 15th to the 19th centuries.