Questions about Colonisation of Africa

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did the Greek colony between Cyrene and Carthage fail?

The Greek colony failed in 511 BC after being expelled two years after its establishment in 513 BC. Local forces and Carthaginians drove out the settlers during this early attempt to take root.

What year did European powers control one tenth of Africa's total land area?

By 1870, Europeans controlled only one tenth of Africa's total land area. Most activity remained restricted to narrow strips of coastline rather than vast territories at that time.

Which conference initiated international guidelines for New Imperialism in 1885?

Otto von Bismarck initiated the Berlin Conference in 1885 to establish international guidelines. The conference formalized New Imperialism driven by the Second Industrial Revolution.

When did Morocco and Tunisia gain independence from colonial rule?

Morocco and Tunisia gained independence in March 1956. This event marked a significant step in the main period of decolonisation which began after World War II.

Who wrote How Europe Underdeveloped Africa and what was his argument?

Walter Rodney proposed in How Europe Underdeveloped Africa that the West pillaged the continent through economic exploitation. He used Marxist analysis to trace present structures to the Atlantic slave trade.

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