Africa after The Treaty of Versailles, c.1920

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Simeon Netchev
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published on 08 April 2024
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Africa after The Treaty of Versailles, c.1920 Download Full Size Image

A map illustrating the geopolitical situation in Africa after World War I - the continent still under European colonial domination, with only a few areas having gained independence or achieved limited autonomy.

Although many African soldiers fought alongside the Europeans in the war, the Colonial Powers, including Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Portugal, and Italy, still controlled vast territories across the continent, exploiting their resources and contributing to a sense of discontent and desire for change among local populations. The Treaty of Versailles and the subsequent establishment of League of Nations mandates aimed to administer and bring self-government to the former German colonies in Africa was, in reality, marked by increased colonial exploitation.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2024, April 08). Africa after The Treaty of Versailles, c.1920. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18797/africa-after-the-treaty-of-versailles-c1920/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Africa after The Treaty of Versailles, c.1920." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 08, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18797/africa-after-the-treaty-of-versailles-c1920/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Africa after The Treaty of Versailles, c.1920." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 08 Apr 2024. Web. 21 Dec 2024.

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