9.3 | Politics and Intellect East Africa 9.3 | Politics and Intellect
O | P: Tribalism East African tribal communities Usually family-based Larger groups incorporate several families
D | P: Colonialism European colonialism of the world Struggle with the “Dark Continent” Diseases kept Europeans out Berlin Conference 1884-5 Africa was carved into colonies Ethiopia resisted until 1936 Puppet states enforced European will
T | P: Post-Colonialism Brutal military juntas to control nations Restricts rights to vote, et cetera Prohibits change Illegal activity Nearly constant infighting The US has supported “strongmen” who are loyal Authoritarian rule of Uganda 1986 – today
O | I: Adoption East Africa was stable and localized Some regional influence Egyptian culture
D | I: Incorporation Due to location New ideas entered East Africa Many were incorporated into the culture Swahili Some were forced upon Africa Westernization as “civilizing”
T | I: Catching up Colonial and post-colonial oppressive regimes Importing western technology Not reaching everyone Corruption funnels money and resources People suffer