Roots of African Independence

Why did Germany get kicked out of East Africa?

• as punishment for causing WW1

• there were too many diseases

• they started wars with Belgium

• Italy conquered them during WW1

What caused France and Great Britain to focus more in Europe during the mid 1900's?

• World War 1

• Industrial Revolution

• Imperialism

• World War 2

What was a consequence of removing troops from Africa to help fight in WW2 in Europe?

• less food for Africans

• less troops governing Africa

• decreased production of resources

• greater control of Africans

When Africans became aware of the decreased presence of European soldiers, then began investing more industry and education so Africa could govern itself.

• True

• False

What was the name of the document that gave Africans hope that they could one day be free from European oppression?

• Gettysburg Address

• Atlantic Charter

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Treaty of Paris

After the Atlantic Charter, what country gradually let go of control in Africa?

• the United States

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Belgium

World War 2 helped European countries realize if they were fighting from liberty, they could no longer oppress Africans.

• True

• False

What do Jomo Kenyatta and Nelson Mandela have in common?

• Both from South Africa

• Both European leaders

• Both led Africans to increased freedoms

What is apartheid?

• system of segregation based on race

• system of local barriers between communities

• system of checks and balances

• system of economic sanctions

During the "Year of Africa" (1960) how many African nations gained independence?

• 9

• 13

• 17

• 19