European Colonialism

Question 1

Berlin Conference on Africa

Answer 1

regulated European colonization and trade in Africa during the New Imperialism period, and coincided with Germany’s sudden emergence as an imperial power.

Question 2

Leopold II of Belgium

Answer 2

first to colonize Africa; wanted rubber from Congo; were violent

Question 3

La Force Publique/ The Public Force

Answer 3

Local police, helped make Belgium Rubber

Question 4

Henry Morton Stanley

Answer 4

British-American explorer of Africa, famous for his expeditions in search of Dr. David Livingstone. He helped King Leopold II establish the Congo Free State.

Question 5

Congo Free State

Answer 5

a large area in Central Africa that was privately controlled by Leopold II of Belgium. He was able to secretly treat the people of the colony very badly until he was forced to give it up.

Question 6

Roger’s Casement Report

Answer 6

confirmed rumors of systematic murder, mutilation, and abuse in Leopold’s Congo. ( Exposing Leopold’s crimes)

Question 7

How European powers created colonies in Africa

Answer 7

Seeking economic and strategic gains.

Question 8

Significance of the Berlin Conference in colonization

Answer 8

Established the legal claim by Europeans that all of Africa could be occupied by whomever could take it.

Question 9

King Leopold’s plan for the Congo Free State

Answer 9

The King’s stated goal was to bring colonization to the people of the Congo.

Question 10

Goals of European colonizers in Africa

Answer 10

Economic, political and religious.