MMW 14 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Berlin Conference, Colonial Nigeria, Unbridled
23 Jan 2019
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The superstructure of racial ideology vs. the legacy of imperialism in africa. Averting economic crisis at home i) ii) iii) Growing commercial rivalry brought home to civilized nations the vital necessity of securing the only remaining fields for industrial enterprise and expansion (frederick lugard, governor-general of british nigeria) Well africa would offer jobs and new markets that would alleviate the misery that trade brought home. Also two powers represented beside the two european powers--> us and ottoman empire--> not a single. If you"re going to claim an area--> should give timely notification of your intent--> need to show presence through conquest or achievements. Once got the claim, need to show that you are invested into bringing progress, civilization, christianity to the area (establish some system of law or commerce) (b) (2) Swift and effective partitioning of entire african continent by. Relied on local tribal authorities, the traditional customary laws of the land ii)
