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European Imperialism DBQ

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Between the years 1881 and 1914, African territory was being invaded by Europeans during the New Imperialism period. Before Europe’s invasion, Africa consisted of various tribes and had no central government due to this during the mid nineteenth century. Europe attempted to colonize Africa using harsh military force and resulted in the European Scramble for Africa. The European Scramble for Africa caused African leaders to have different reactions such as some wanting to have no conflicts, but peace, surrendering to the Europeans due to fear, and also attempting to fight back against the Europeans. One of the different ways Africans reacted was their way of resistance against the Europeans. Various political leaders would rather have themselves …show more content…

Many people gave up and lost their hope when fighting against the white people. In document 4, a rebellion group tried to rebel against their mistreatment, but it was unsuccessful due to Europeans having better weaponry and military force. Ndansi Kumalo described how their women were abused and men weren't allowed to stand up against the Europeans because of their poor weaponry. As well as in document 5, but it was the Italians being defeated by the Ethiopians. Italians had a lack of food, weaponry, and clothing which lead to 6,000 deaths and a defeat on March 1, 1896. Both battles lead to a defeat, but for the Ethiopians the Treaty of Addis Ababa was signed and began …show more content…

Due to Europe’s need of expansion they used military force to get their way through Africa, but some societies wanted to rebel against them. Although some of these African societies rebelled against Europe, they were defeated due to the advancements the Europeans had. In document 9, Mojimba described how white men are more brutal and inhumane and also how white people got their advantage over them because of their advanced guns and privileges. Also in document 4, it explains how they were treated from the Europeans and the mass number of deaths that came from rebelling against

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