19 sec. 1 East Africa

East Africa Colonized in the 19th century 1884-85 - Berlin Conference - 14 European Nations gathered to lay down rules for dividing Africa 1914 - Only Liberia & Ethiopia were free Cited as the root cause for African troubles today.

Colonization of Africa

Violence in East Africa 1970’s - Most African countries became independent Wars and Civil Wars followed Rwandan Civil War - 800,000 killed Eritrea - Ethiopian War - 100,000 killed

Farming in East Africa Cash Crops like Coffee, Tea, and Sugar 70% rural People are moving to cities

Tourism Parks Created because of over hunting by Europeans Now a source for tourism

African Parks

Health Care Pandemic - Uncontrollable outbreak of a disease. AIDS - spread throughout Africa in 80’s & 90’s.