Africa - General Flashcards
1
Q
Between 1880 and 1900 how much of Africa was appropriated by European powers
A
90%
2
Q
By 1900 how many square miles did Britain and France have
A
Britain: 5 million square miles
France: 3.5 million
3
Q
WHY was Africa risky
A
Between 1819 and 1836 the average annual death rate for Euro troops stationed on the west coast was 20% for officers and nearly 50% for men
4
Q
- savage
A
Noble savage
5
Q
Africans were seen as
A
Childlike
6
Q
How did the British regard African customs
A
They regarded Africa as not having any
