Scramble for Africa

To understand the continent's current challenges and opportunities

To learn about European history only

To ignore the impact on African societies

Because it is not relevant today

To promote trade between Africa and Europe

To divide Africa into colonies

To end slavery in Africa

To establish peace treaties among European nations

France and Spain; Nigeria and Ghana

England and Belgium; Ethiopia and Liberia

Portugal and Italy; Egypt and Sudan

Germany and Holland; Kenya and Tanzania

To spread democracy

To exploit natural resources

To sell manufactured products

To escape religious persecution

Imprisonment

Amputation of hands and/or feet

Fines

Forced relocation

Corrupt governments

Famine

Poverty

Civil wars

Ethnic conflict

Genocide

Boundary changes

Economic prosperity

Ethnic conflict and political rebellion led to mass killings and long-term instability.

Economic hardship led to peaceful protests and eventual independence.

Religious differences led to democratic elections and stability.

Colonization led to immediate independence without violence.

It led to the creation of new African empires

It resulted in the division of Africa among European powers

It promoted unity among African nations

It had no significant impact on Africa