Decolonization of Africa

Decolonization in Africa

Post WWII Independence in Africa

Multiple Choice

Recall: What was the time period between 1885-1914 in Africa referred to as when many European nations colonized the continent?

• The Berlin Conference

• The Scramble for Africa

• Boer War

• Old Imperialism

Multiple Choice

Recall:This cartoon represents what in relation to the colonization of the African continent? (hint, no Africans were "invited")

• The Scramble for Africa

• Paris Peace Conference

• Berlin Blockade

• The Berlin Conference

Multiple Select

The Colonial Map of Africa was eventually created by 1914. (see map) The colonial map of Africa meant that artificial boundaries and borders were created. Why was this an issue then (as well as long term post independence?)

• Europeans took careful consideration of the various ethnic diversity of Africa when creating borders

• The Europeans had little to no care for African Ethnic traditions and history.

*Remember*: India's independence set an example to other colonized people around the world.

Our next focus is Africa. Each nations road to independence was not the same.

The following slides will go over examples of Ghana, Kenya, Congo, Nigeria, and Algeria.

Multiple Choice

“If we are to remain free, if we are to enjoy the full benefits of Africa’s enormous wealth, we must unite to plan for the full exploitation of our human and material resources in the interest of all our people.”

This quotation best expresses the major goal of:

• Colonialism

• Imperialism

• Pan-Africansim

• Urbanization

Multiple Choice

"Rhodesia Becomes Zimbabwe"

"Gold Coast Becomes Ghana"

These headlines suggest that African governments sometimes rename their nations to:

• avoid military overthrow

• reflect traditional cultures

• reinforce colonial influences

• increase foreign investments

Ghana: was the first sub-Saharan country to gain independence. Ghana's precedent in 1957 inspired other countries in Africa to do the same.

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Multiple Select

What does the name Kenyatta mean?

• Father of Africa

• The light of Kenya

Multiple Select

Which natural resource is Nigeria rich in?

• coal

• oil

• copper

Multiple Choice

True or False:

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faced political instablity post independence?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Algeria had to fight a war for liberation from what European nation?

• England

• Belgium

• France

Practice Questions:

do your best!

Multiple Choice

Which statements best describes the political situation in Africa after World War II?

• increased nationalism led to independence for many African nations

• France and West Germany sought to establish colonies in Africa

• European nations increased their control over their African colonies

• The United Nations opposed the idea of self- determination for African Nations

Multiple Choice

Which factor most limited the development of African Nationalism

• European support of an educational system based on local traditions and language

• The prior experience of Africans with economic self-sufficiency

• Political boundaries imposed by Europeans that has little relationship to African tribal boundaries

• The European practice of making decisions based on local customs

Multiple Choice

One way in which Kwame Nkrumah and Jomo Kenyatta are similar is that they:

• Supported the United Nations military action in the Persian Gulf War

• Opposed the Pan- African Movement

• Played a major role in independence movements in Africa

Multiple Choice

The stability of many African nations continues to be threatened by the:

• Spread of animism among the people

• Ethnic and tribal loyalties of the people

• Use of command economies

• Establishment of labor unions

Remember: Ghana was significant in the African decolonization process (1st). Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana) Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya) are NATIONALISTS. Although independence was the goal and was met, there were (are)some obstacles facing the newly independent nations of Africa.

You are done! Thanks and have a great day!