Did Germany have African colonies?
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Did Germany have African colonies?
As a latecomer in the struggle for colonies, Germany had to settle for four territories, called “protectorates,” in Africa: Togo and Cameroon in the west, German Southwest Africa (today’s Namibia), and German East Africa (today’s Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi) in the east.
When did Germany colonize Africa?
1884
Germany finally attained colonies in two waves. The first was in 1884/1885 after the Berlin Conference when European states divided Africa in a way that can still be seen in the rather straight borders of today’s Africa.
Did Germany use direct rule in Africa?
The Germans used direct rule in order to maximumly exploit the resources of Tanganyika. 2. The Germans had enough personnel or manpower to administer their territory of Tanganyika.
What does Lebensraum mean in history?
living space
Lebensraum, or living space, was a policy of the Nazis during WWII to conquer territory in Europe for German use. In 1901, Ratzel first used the term ‘Lebensraum’ and defined it as the exact geographical area need to support a living species at its current population size and mode of existence.
When did Germany have colonies in Africa?
1884/1885
When did Germany take Africa?
During the Scramble for Africa, South-West Africa was claimed by Germany in August 1884. German colonists arriving in the following years occupied large areas of land, ignoring claims by the Herero and other natives.
How many African colonies did Germany have by 1914?
four African colonies
Germany had four African colonies in 1914: Togo (today: Togo and territory in eastern Ghana), Cameroon (Cameroon and territory in northeastern Nigeria), German Southwest Africa (Namibia) and German East Africa (Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania except Zanzibar).
Did Germany use indirect rule in Africa?
The Germans established a colonial administration that embraced both direct and indirect rule in proportions that varied from one colony to another, and even at times within the same colonial territory, depending on the local situation. Below the European colonial administrators were African chiefs.