Scramble of africa

• How did African colonies assist the British during travel?

  They provided resupply opportunities for sailors.
• What did the British empire's control of large territories signify?

  It demonstrated their dominance over Europe.
• What types of trade were prevalent in Africa?

  Sugar and enslaved people were traded.
• How did access to enslaved people benefit Britain?

  It provided cheap labor for development.
• How did the British empire's actions during the Industrial Revolution relate to Africa?

  Access to resources sped up Britain's development.
• Who were the British rivals in Africa for trade and resources?

  The French were the primary rivals.
• How did African colonies benefit the British empire militarily?

  They provided native soldiers for wars.
• What was the outcome of the British empire's global dominance?


  They won most of the wars they fought.
• What resources did Africa provide that were valuable to the British?

  Gold and diamonds were highly sought after.
• Why did the British want to rival Germany in Africa?

  To gain more land for global influence.
• What was Rhodesia later known as?

  Zimbabwe and Zambia.
• Who played a key role in the creation of Rhodesia?

  Cecil Rhodes was instrumental in its creation.
• What was Rhodes's belief regarding British rule?

  He thought it was a civilizing influence.
• What was the role of the British South Africa Company (BSAC) in Rhodesia?

  It governed the territory and exploited resources.
• What resources did the BSAC extract from Rhodesia?

  Gold and copper were extracted.
• How did European settlers use the fertile land in Rhodesia?

  They produced crops for export to Europe.
• What happened to the indigenous populations as British settlement grew?

  They were displaced from their lands.
• What was the response of the Ndebele and Shona people to British forces?

  They resisted but were ultimately subdued.
• What cultural impact did European customs have in Rhodesia?

  They disrupted traditional African cultures.
• What social structure emerged in Rhodesia due to colonization?

  A racial hierarchy favoring white settlers developed.
• What economic status did indigenous people hold in Rhodesia?

  They were relegated to low-wage labor.
• How did colonial policies affect racial inequality in Rhodesia?

  They influenced segregation policies for decades.
• What were the consequences of colonization for indigenous populations?

  They faced land dispossession and cultural disruption.
• How did the legacy of colonial policies affect Rhodesia's future?

  It contributed to struggles for independence.