Next week, we will be having a debate on colonialism in Africa—whether it was generally good or bad for the people/area. Therefore, for homework, I'd like you to do some research so you feel like you're ready. I will be grading you next week on how many thoughtful/insightful comments you make :)
African Colonialism Debate Prep
As we have briefly discussed in class already, colonialism in Africa in the late 1800s and early 1900s had controversial effects on Africa.
It can be argued that colonialism brought better schools, medical care, infrastructure, and more to the African continent, thereby improving the people’s quality of life and their ability to compete in the modern world and compete.
However, it can also be argued that through colonialism, western colonizers took advantage of the African people by using their resources and land, while also putting down and even destroying the native culture.
You will be assigned one side of the debate; use this week and homework time to research your side of the debate (as well as the other side, so you are prepared for counterarguments). You will want to have specific evidence to cite for your side (specific cases, examples, quotes, facts, etc).
You will probably want to look into the following questions:
- What is colonialism?
- What are some reasons that westerners colonized Africa?
- What are some exact effects of the colonization on Africa? on the West?
- What are some well-known African/Western people’s opinions on the colonization?
- How is Africa different today because of colonialism?
- What methods were used to colonize Africa?
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