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The end of the colonial period

The end of the colonial period. Chapter 17, Section 4. Objectives. Identify causes and effects of the end of the colonial period in Africa Describe issues following Nigerian independence Describe issues following South African independence. Timeline (yesterday’s assignment).

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The end of the colonial period

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  1. The end of the colonial period Chapter 17, Section 4

  2. Objectives • Identify causes and effects of the end of the colonial period in Africa • Describe issues following Nigerian independence • Describe issues following South African independence

  3. Timeline (yesterday’s assignment) • 1910: South Africa gains independence from Britain • 1919: first Pan-African Congress was organized • 1920s & 1930s: some Africans are sent to study and attend universities in Europe and the United States • 1948: Apartheid begins in South Africa • 1960: Nigeria gains independence • 1963: Kenya gains independence • 1966: Riots in Nigeria lead to civil war

  4. Timeline (continued) • 1991: Apartheid ends in South Africa • 1994: All South African adults can vote

  5. Discussion & writing • How did Nigerian independence lead to riots and civil war? • Discuss the question in your group for 3 minutes. You may refer to your textbook (pp. 513-516) if you want to. • Each person needs to write a paragraph answering the question. One person will be selected to turn in their paragraph for the group.

  6. homework • Do not forget that the section review on p. 511 is due on Monday. • Students who have textbooks at home need to bring them back to school sometime next week, but they need to be turned in by Friday, 23 May.

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