G.Q. Was the Berlin Conference successful? Why or why not?

Do Now
Which statement represents a central idea of laissez-faire economics?
A) Class struggles are based on inequities. B) Workers should form unions to better their conditions. C) Prices are best determined by supply and demand. D) The government should own all means of production.

Think Out Loud!!!

I threw a 20-dollar bill on the floor in our classroom. What might happen next? Describe the scene inside the classroom

I) Problems with imperializing

A) Natural resources are limited in Africa as it is in Europe B) Many European countries have the same goals as each other (money, land, resources, power) C) Fighting over land / territory is possible due to competition

II) Imperialism
A) King Leopold - King of Belgium B) Belgium = First country to imperialize Africa C) Claimed an area called Congo D) All countries followed Belgium in imperializing

III) Berlin Conference

A) Bismarck asks European countries to meet in Germany to discuss imperialism in Africa B) Africans are not invited to attend conference C) All European nations agree to respect each other once a country claims an area / piece of land

Reading and Annotating

1) Underline 2) Main Idea for each paragraph

3) Write down thoughts while reading

4) Write down questions while reading 5) Circle key vocab, people, or countries