Short Answer Response #1

Question

Directions: Answer the following prompt below in writing. Your answer should be formatted in a paragraph and be at least 3-5 sentences in length. It should be written in your own words as part of our academic honesty policy. Any resources used to generate the free response must be taken from materials presented in modules/ in Live Class. No outside sources may be used when writing free responses.



Read the quote below. Use the maps and your knowledge of African history to explain the quote in a short response.



"Although the people of Africa suffered because of European colonization and the slave trade, the countries of Africa have worked to achieve independence and success."

image.pngPartition of Africa Map





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Triangle Trade Map





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Modern Africa Map



Sentence Starters

Two of the issues of European colonization in Africa are ______ and __.

One of the issues of the slave trade that negatively affected Africa is ___. include the words slippers and mirror

____ achieved independence and success by ___________.

Answer 1

One of the issues of European colonization in Africa is the arbitrary drawing of borders on the map, which often split up indigenous ethnic groups and caused conflict. Another issue is the exploitation of African resources and labor for the benefit of European powers. The slave trade negatively affected Africa by devastating communities and families, as well as perpetuating a cycle of violence and oppression. Despite these historical challenges, many countries in Africa have achieved independence and success through movements for liberation and self-determination. By gaining independence from colonial powers, African nations have been able to take control of their own destinies and work towards building a better future for their people.