We've got three things on today's agenda!
1. Discuss the readings
2. Amaya and Ethan present their case studies
3. If time, begin Lydia's readings for Monday's seminar.
The Readings for Today's Discussion
Discussion Questions1. In what ways did Britain and France try to influence their former colonies after independence?
2. How did the Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union affect certain countries in Africa?
3. How did political, cultural and economic challenges affect newly independent African countries? (Break it down between each sector- POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL) Someone take notes on the whiteboard and send me a photo of the chart!
4. How do the legacies of colonialism affect Africa today?
All-African People's Conference Questions
If time remains, begin reading Lydia's seminar resources for Monday!
1. Discuss the readings
2. Amaya and Ethan present their case studies
3. If time, begin Lydia's readings for Monday's seminar.
The Readings for Today's Discussion
- The chapter on African Independence efforts and legacies of colonialism
- All-African People’s conference summary
- All-African People’s conference Resolutions
Discussion Questions1. In what ways did Britain and France try to influence their former colonies after independence?
2. How did the Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union affect certain countries in Africa?
3. How did political, cultural and economic challenges affect newly independent African countries? (Break it down between each sector- POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL) Someone take notes on the whiteboard and send me a photo of the chart!
4. How do the legacies of colonialism affect Africa today?
All-African People's Conference Questions
- Briefly summarize what and when the conference was
- How many delegates attended the conference?
- How many Africans did the delegates represent?
- What do the delegates want for the future of Africa? Include four examples of the delegates’ aspirations and demands.
- According to section 10, what is the delegates’ stance toward “fighters for freedom” in Africa? What does the resolution have to say about both nonviolent and violent efforts to achieve independence?
If time remains, begin reading Lydia's seminar resources for Monday!