LHS - Africa Review

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Define imperialism.

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A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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What was one effect of imperialism on the continent of Africa?

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Establishment of new borders without regard to ethnic or cultural divisions

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What happened to the African borders set during the Berlin Conference when African countries started gaining independence?

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They remained largely unchanged

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What is apartheid?

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A policy of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa

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How is apartheid a legacy of imperialism and decolonization?

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It was a system of racial segregation established by colonial powers.

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What was Nelson Mandela’s leadership style while he served as President of South Africa?

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Inclusive and peaceful

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Who were the Hutus?

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A majority ethnic group in Rwanda

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Who were the Tutsis?

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A minority ethnic group in Rwanda.

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Who did Germans and Belgians favor - the Hutus or the Tutsis? Why?

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Tutsis, because they were seen as more European

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How did decolonization eventually lead to the Rwandan Genocide? (Hint: Think about what happened when Belgium left Rwanda).

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It led to power struggles and ethnic tensions.