,Before we started reading An Outpost of Progress, we did some background research on the historical context of Conrad's writing. These are the worksheets we used to compile some basic information about the European colonization of Africa.
COLONIZATION OF AFRICA
(Using this interactive map)
The Berlin Conference took place in 1884/5 – what was the level of colonization in Africa at the time? Which European countries were the main territory holders?
15 years later, in 1900, how had the situation changed? Who were now the main colonial powers?
What change took place in 1908?
The Congo, previously King Leopold II's private property, became a Belgian territory.
By what year was Africa under almost total European control?
1914-15
THE BERLIN CONFERENCE 1884-5
Who organised the conference?
Who attended?
What was the purpose of the conference?
What decisions were made?
What were some of the consequences for Africa?
KING LEOPOLD II OF BELGIUM
What was the King’s relationship with Henry Morton Stanley?
What area of Africa did Leopold II claim?
Was his territory in Africa part of the Belgian state?
No, it belonged exclusively to Leopold II; the Congo was his personal property.
How did Leopold II attempt to make a profit?
How did he treat the native people?
SIR HENRY MORTON STANLEY
Who was Henry Morton Stanley?
Why did he travel to Africa in 1871?
Why did he go back to Africa in 1874?
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