The British Empire and the Scramble for Africa
I can explain how British imperialism in Africa changed during the 19th century.
The British Empire and the Scramble for Africa
I can explain how British imperialism in Africa changed during the 19th century.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Britain's African colonies were mostly confined to coastal areas in the early 19th century.
- Trade was a key British interest in Africa.
- British colonisation in Africa was limited by resistance, disease and the unwillingness of some officials.
- Britain's empire in Africa grew significantly during the Scramble for Africa.
- Rivalry with other European empires was a key motive for British colonisation during the Scramble for Africa.
Common misconception
Britain ruled over large areas of Africa throughout the 19th century.
British colonies were mainly confined to coastal areas in the first half of the 19th century. It was only later that British rule extended into the African interior.
Keywords
African interior - areas of Africa beyond its coastlines were often referred to as the African interior
Abolitionism - abolitionism refers to the movement which supported abolishing slavery and the slave trade
Missionaries - missionaries are people who travel to foreign countries to spread Christianity
Colonisation - colonisation is the process of taking over and ruling new areas as colonies
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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areas of Africa beyond its coastlines
movement which supported abolishing slavery and the slave trade
people who travel to foreign countries to spread Christianity
process of taking over and ruling new areas as colonies