Africa After the Berlin Conference
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Objective
I can describe how the Berlin Conference impacted the political boundaries of Africa and continues to affect the continent today.
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Warm-up video
TRT Afrika · 11:49
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The Berlin Conference was a meeting of European powers that established rules for acquiring territories in Africa to avoid conflict amongst themselves.
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During the Berlin Conference, European powers drew artificial lines on a map of Africa with no consideration for existing communities, cultures, or histories.
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The legacy of the Berlin Conference includes ongoing issues in Africa such as fragile states, ethnic divisions, and wars.
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Practice
7 questions
What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference?
Name three European countries that were major players in the Berlin Conference.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe one way the Berlin Conference changed the political boundaries in Africa. Then, explain one way these changes continue to impact the continent today, according to the video.”
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