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How is the history of colonial in Africa related to the currently failed states of Africa?
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D.Colonialism created ethnic tensions.
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When europeans colonized Africa in the 1800s what were colonial borders based on?
At that early point in the history of colonial Africa most borders were based on geographical features, primarily rivers.
How has Colonial and Afrikaner history been commemorated in South Africa and what omissions have there been in these commemorations?
They had been commemorated by the monuments
What are the features of africa colonial economy?
The features of Africa colonial economy is that most of the countries inherited the structures from the colonialists.
What was the worst colonial powers in Africa?
Germany.
Describe the main economic and social development during the colonial period in west Africa?
contributions of the colonial masters which lead to the development of west Africa socially and economically
What are 3 European colonial powers of Africa?
The English, the French, and the Dutch, although none of Africa is currently colonized.
When europeans colonized Africa in the 1800s what were colonial borders based on?
At that early point in the history of colonial Africa most borders were based on geographical features, primarily rivers.
Examine the view thatthe history of Africa in the 20th century was a history of a continentadrift?
It is the view that the Colonial powers left Africa without a firm plan of what they could become. So they were intellectually adrift and when struggles arose between the ethnic groups and nations, the former Colonial powers did not intervene.
How has Colonial and Afrikaner history been commemorated in South Africa and what omissions have there been in these commemorations?
They had been commemorated by the monuments
What is criticism of colonial historiography?
Some of the criticism of colonial historiography in African context were: I was too bias. Regarded Africa was not a historical continent, only history existed in Africa had an external influences either from Middle East, Far east or Europe. It mainly based on written sources and out of written sources there was no history. Colonial historians put little no no attention on oral sources as a sources of reconstructing history. Also this paradigm, mainly based on guarding Europeans interests in Africa. They were busy to undermined Africa mentally and psychologically so as to accept colonial administration in their countries. colonial historiography also engaged more on explaining cultural, geographical and social. Tried to excluded critical analysis in economic motives which was a puling factor for Europeans in Africa. These are some.
What was the colonial name for South Africa?
One of the colonial names of south africa is your butt
Who are the colonial master of South Africa?
South Africa is the south-most country in Africa. The colonial masters of South Africa were the British who colonized the area in 1795.
What is African historiography?
The writing of African History by non Africans especially the Europeans during the period of colonial domination is what is referred to as Colonial historiography. This was pioneered by explorers, Christian Missionaries, travelers, anthropologists and ethnographers. Most of the writings of these people were euro-centric, written in the European perspective and in most cases to justify European imposition of colonial rule. All kinds of devices were used to justify their claim over Africa including scientific explanations such as the Hamitic hypothesis. The euro-centric views emphasized European racial superiority to justify imperialist activities of Europeans in Africa. The African perspective was completely left out. In that respect the claim was made that history began only when men began to write. And since Africa had no written records before the advent of Europeans, Africa had no history before that time. And even during colonialism or its preceding years of trade, the history of Africa is equated with the activities of Europeans in Africa. This however has been debunked by African historians who have shown from both written (Arabic and Moslem sources) and oral sources that Africa indeed had a history before and during colonial period outside of their relation with Europeans.
What is African Colonial historiography?
The writing of African History by non Africans especially the Europeans during the period of colonial domination is what is referred to as Colonial historiography. This was pioneered by explorers, Christian Missionaries, travelers, anthropologists and ethnographers. Most of the writings of these people were euro-centric, written in the European perspective and in most cases to justify European imposition of colonial rule. All kinds of devices were used to justify their claim over Africa including scientific explanations such as the Hamitic hypothesis. The euro-centric views emphasized European racial superiority to justify imperialist activities of Europeans in Africa. The African perspective was completely left out. In that respect the claim was made that history began only when men began to write. And since Africa had no written records before the advent of Europeans, Africa had no history before that time. And even during colonialism or its preceding years of trade, the history of Africa is equated with the activities of Europeans in Africa. This however has been debunked by African historians who have shown from both written (Arabic and Moslem sources) and oral sources that Africa indeed had a history before and during colonial period outside of their relation with Europeans.
What has the author A Adu Boahen written?
A. Adu Boahen has written: 'Britain, the Sahara, and the western Sudan, 1788-1861' -- subject(s): British, History 'UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. VII, Abridged Edition' 'The Horizon history of Africa' -- subject(s): History 'Topics in West African history' -- subject(s): History 'African perspectives on colonialism' -- subject(s): History, Colonies, Colonial influence 'UNESCO General History of Africa, Vol. VII'
What are the features of africa colonial economy?
The features of Africa colonial economy is that most of the countries inherited the structures from the colonialists.
What has the author William George Forrest written?
William George Forrest is a historian and author known for his works on British colonial history, particularly in Africa. Some of his notable works include "The History of West Africa" and "The Lineage of the Bakrimi Chiefs."
