Description
A large-format poster titled “The Imperialist Expansion in Africa 1967” (70×100 cm) would depict the distribution of African territories among European colonial powers as it appeared in the late 1960s—just after the major waves of decolonization but still featuring several European holdings, especially in North and Southern Africa.
Key Content Elements
Map Focus: Shows the colonial landscape of Africa as of 1967, including which territories were still under European control (notably Portuguese Angola and Mozambique, Spanish territories in North Africa, and French/UK enclaves), the presence of independent states (such as newly liberated former colonies and Ethiopia), and any internationally governed or contested areas.
Color Coding: Each colonial power (Britain, France, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, etc.) would be represented in a different color for easy reference. Newly independent countries would be distinguished by another set of colors or shading.
Major Cities and Dates: Important city names, independence dates, and possibly annotated colonial boundaries typical of historical classroom wall maps from the period.
Educational Use: Meant for teaching the late phase of the “Scramble for Africa,” the end of classical imperialism, and the ongoing transition to independence in southern Africa.
Academic and Catalog Use
Such historical wall charts are used in history and geography classrooms to illustrate the aftermath of the Berlin Conference (1884–85), the decolonization wave of the 1950s–60s, and the final instances of direct colonial administration.
Maps from archives, UNESCO, or historical educational publishers (sometimes produced for the CIA, schools, or UN documentation) are referenced for authentic boundary and color schemes.
Sourcing or Creating the Map
Actual vintage (or reproductions of) school maps and posters in 70×100 cm size are rare but may be available through specialist educational vendors, map poster shops, or online platforms like eBay.
If you require a high-res image for catalog or digital use (800×800 px JPEG), scan or digitally crop a period-authentic map, or use vector resources from educational history suppliers.
For a compliant educational chart or printable, look for resources featuring period-appropriate labeling and color conventions, and cite official or archival map publishers for accuracy.