Modern Africa

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What is neo-colonialism?

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the use of economic, political, cultural, or other pressures to control or influence other countries, especially former dependencies.

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In the 1960s when African nations started gaining their independence what were they required to sign? Options: signing a contract stating they will give all rights of a sovereign nation, signing a Cooperation Non-Disclosure, signing a Cooperation Agreement, signing a Cooperation Treaty

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signing a Cooperation Agreement

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What happens if countries decide to resist French influence?

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France will cut all foreign aid and do whatever possible to destabilize the government like the printing of fake money to ruin the economy.

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What does “Francafrique” mean?

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France's sphere of influence and foreign policy over former French and Belgian colonies in sub-Saharan Africa.

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What two empires claimed land in South Africa?

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Britain and Belgium

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What is apartheid?

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a word that means "separateness." It was a system of legislation that upheld segregation against non-white citizens of South Africa

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How does apartheid end? Options: with economic sanctions against Britain from France, US and China, President Botha dies and the new President de Klerk takes over freeing Mandela from prison, legalizing the ANC and PAC, setting up new elections and giving universal suffrage to all and the eventual election of Nelson Mandela as president, The USA and other European nations kick Britain out and set up a government with help from the African people, Britain withdraws from South Africa letting the native African govern themselves

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President Botha dies and the new President de Klerk takes over freeing Mandela from prison, legalizing the ANC and PAC, setting up new elections and giving universal suffrage to all and the eventual election of Nelson Mandela as president

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How did apartheid begin in South Africa?

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with the passing of legislation that segregation was legal where blacks and whites were to live and work separately

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What is the name of Africa's most fortified border?

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Melilla

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Why is the border so important to people in Africa?

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The immigrants stepping on land in Melilla means you are in Europe. The European Union has certain laws for immigrants that do not deport them back to Africa.