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IMPERIALIZED
MADAGASCAR
1883-1914
Taylor McKnight
WHAT THEY WANTED
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The French wanted Madagascar because it was a key spot for
strong military bases.
They wanted to spread their religious ideas to this tribal nation;
Christianity.
Madagascar was the world's fourth-largest island (more than
twice the size of Great Britain)
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Also, Madagascar was rich in nickel.
Agreements in Europe
mean France can
attack again without
any interference from
Britain, and the
Second Frano-Hova
War sees them
capture the country's
highland seventeenth
century capital,
Antananarivo
(formerly known as
Tananarivo).
HOW THEY GOT IT
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The French wanted the Suez Canal at first but lost it to the
British because they had a weaker navy than the British.
They took Madagascar by force; invading 1883 starting the
Franco-Hova war.
The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Tamatave in
January of 1866.
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stated that the Malagasy people agreed to give the French increasing
control over the territory.
THE REVOLT
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The French set their government style in place by removing the
103 year old monarchy family and exiling them to Algeria
After some time living in under French rules, the Malagasy
people revolted.
The French didn’t want any trouble so they agreed to reform
their government policy.
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Let Malagasy people write constitution for their country, in 1959.
They gained full independence on June 26, 1960.
IMPACTS: RELIGIOUS
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Today about 45% of the Malagasy are Christian,
divided almost evenly between Catholics and
Protestants.
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Many of the Christian churches are influential in politics. The best
example of this is the Malagasy Council of Churches (FFKM) comprising
the four oldest and most prominent Christian denominations
IMPACTS: ECONOMIC
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Mining for nickel improves France’s GNP.
Stable military ports protected France from war at home
IMPACTS: POLITICS
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They had Madagascar under Direct control; French government
officials ran country.
Reformed ideas and let Madagascar have a constitution
France ended up
with a lot of land
but not a lot of it
was as resourceful
as other sections
of Africa.
TIMELINE:
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France invaded Madagascar in order to have military ports
and spread Christianity.
Malagasy people revolted.
War ended with Treaty of Tamatave.
Monarchy was banned and royal family was banished to
Algeria.
Second Franco-Hova War and capturing of the Capital,
Antananarivo, by France.
Constitution for Madagascar's freedom signed and it became
a free country.
IMPERIALIZATION CARTOON
GDP VS GNP
Before France went into Madagascar, they maily relied on their
GDP (gross national production) for their “healthy” economy.
Once they got what they wanted by force, their GNP (gross
national production) was evenly matched with the GDP
Country
France
Madagascar
Location
Europe
Island off SouthEastern African
Coast
Time Period/Years 1883-1914
1883-1914
Rulers/Leaders
French Military
Queen Ranavalona
Population
18,000
2.2 million