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In world war 1 whos side were Africa on?
Most of Africa was colonies of one European nation or another during the war. The German Empire had a few African colonies, such as German East Africa. But Germany's opponents had a lot more, France, Great Britain, Italy and Belgium. Portugal had a few colonies in Africa too. French Colonial troops, such as the Senegalese, fought on the western front, in the trenches.
What is the name of slaves' journey from Africa to the colonies of the new world?
Middle Passage was the name of the slaves journey from Africa to the colonies of the new world.
What happened to many European colonies in Africa and Asia after World War two?
they declaired independance
Where did World War 1 happen at?
World War I had many fronts, including the Franco-German border, the Russo-German boder, the Middle East, Eastern Africa, Indian and the oceans of the world.
How World War I become a world war?
World War 1 became a world war when the Allies and the Central powers started to invaded colonies in the world especially in Africa
In world war 1 whos side were Africa on?
Most of Africa was colonies of one European nation or another during the war. The German Empire had a few African colonies, such as German East Africa. But Germany's opponents had a lot more, France, Great Britain, Italy and Belgium. Portugal had a few colonies in Africa too. French Colonial troops, such as the Senegalese, fought on the western front, in the trenches.
Who were on side in World War 1?
Most of Africa was colonies of one European nation or another during the war. The German Empire had a few African colonies, such as German East Africa. But Germany's opponents had a lot more, France, Great Britain, Italy and Belgium. Portugal had a few colonies in Africa too. French Colonial troops, such as the Senegalese, fought on the western front, in the trenches.
Reasons for expansion of World War 1 to Asia Africa and the pacific?
World War I expanded to Asia, Africa, and the Pacific for several reasons. For one, the countries involved in World War 1 has colonies in Asia and Africa. This included Tanganyika, which was under German rule. In addition to German East Africa, the British governed Hong Kong, which was physically located within China. To protect their respective colonies, the nations involved had no choice but to bring the war to these areas.
Who was the German protectorate in West Africa until 1992?
There seems to be confusion here. Germany lost of its overseas colonies during World War 1. It sounds as if you are thinking of Namibia, which was German South-West Africa from 1885-1914, when it was seized by South Africa.
What are the neutral powers that were in world war 1?
norway sweden albania spain africa the netherlands cyprus Switzerland Africa was not neutral. It was entirely colonies, which fought along with their controlling nations. There was even an African front where the German and British colonies had their borders.
Was Germany a main colonizing nation of Europe?
German acquired an overseas colonial empire in the 1880. The most important colonies were German South-West Africa (modern Namibia) and German East Africa )corresponds roughly to modern Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi). All these colonies were lost in World War 1. However, the real dream of German imperialists, from about 1890 on, was a vast empire in Europe.
Did Germany have any colonies in Africa?
GhanaTogoCameroonNew GuineaSamoaNauru, Caroline Islands, Marianas, New Guinea and other Pacific islands, German Southwest Afrika (now Namibia), Tanganyika (now Tanzania), Togo and Cameroon in West Africa, Ruanda-Urundi (now Burundi and Rwanda) (there were smaller colonies elsewhere). All colonies were lost during or after World War I.
German colonies after World War 2?
Germany lost all its overseas colonies after World War I, and therefore had none after WWII. They were modern Namibia and Tanzania, both of which became British colonies (Namibia as a part of South Africa) until gaining independence after WWII.
What is the name of slaves' journey from Africa to the colonies of the new world?
Middle Passage was the name of the slaves journey from Africa to the colonies of the new world.
Why was colonialism a big part of World War 1?
The reason the Great War became a world war was because of the colonies. Soldiers came from all over the British Commonwealth (India, Australia and New Zealand, Canada), and French colonies from North Africa and Senegal went to the Western Front to fight. Fighting took place in the East German colonies in Africa, and in Saudi Arabia against the Ottoman Turkish German allies, and in Mesopotamia, for the oil reserves. Some naval actions occurred to close off supplies from colonies in the Pacific. [German colonies went to Japan after the war.] Without colonies, the fighting might have been confined to Europe proper.
What countries fought on Germany's side in World War 1?
Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria. You could also count the German colonies in Africa and the Pacific.
Why was German East Africa taken away from Germany?
German East Africa was taken away from Germany at the end of World War I by a treaty in 1919. This was essentially a kind of war reparations for German aggression in the World War. All German colonies and possessions in Africa were taken away under a League of Nations mandate and were then administered by Britain, Belgium and France. All of these territories would eventually win independence and became parts of present day Tanzania, Burundi, etc.
