1. DECOLONIZATION IN AFRICA Notebooks page 14

2. BELL RINGER Imagine that your parents, and the parents of several of your classmates all got an amazing job opportunity in South America. They decide that you are able to stay in Paradise and finish High School. They also agree to keep the house you live in so that you can stay while they move. In order to share expenses, the kids of the other parents will also live with you in your house. One of the other kids is your BFF Three are kids you don’t know very well, but seem alright One is your sworn enemy who always starts crazy drama. He/she hates Star Wars, Legos, Star Wars Legos, anything Marvel and loves the Dodgers. They always post all kinds of negativity on the internet (and it’s usually about you). They also prefer Little Caesars to Cellestino’s…cray-cray, right? There is a little food in the fridge, but you’re on your own as far as bills and money are concerned. You COULD leave, but you don’t really want to. It is your home, after all.

3. BELL RINGER (CONT.) Brainstorm how this would play out. List three advantages of this new living arrangement. List three disadvantages. Also, how might your new household establish “rules”, solve disputes, and divide up chores.

4. DRIVE TO DECOLONIZATION During WWII: African colonies provided troops and support to the Allied powers Post WWII: Europe tired of fighting – did not want to put down revolts in colonies New African leaders emerge Western-educated Powerful speakers Organized support for independence This period is called the “ Great Liberation ” – Over 50 new nations created

6. STRUGGLING WITH INDEPENDENCE Economic Struggles: Colonies were originally for raw materials New nations were forced to purchase expensive manufactured goods from westerners Most farms/mines owned by Europeans Healthcare and Education Healthcare provided by missionary groups Elementary education increased, but secondary school/universities scarce

7. STRUGGLING WITH INDEPENDENCE Political Strife: When Europeans leave, a power vacuum was created Many groups struggled for power, often violently Corruption, military rule was rampant Democracy in Europe = violent story! New Borders: Multiple people-groups (often hostile to one another) grouped together National unity difficult

8. AFRICA AND THE COLD WAR Soviets and U.S. pressure new nations to choose a side Many new African nations try to stay “non-aligned,” but found it difficult East/West gave weapons, money to different groups Organization of African Unity (OAU) – African “United Nations” Red Cross, Doctors without Borders, etc. have aided in helping developing African nations Many African nations join United Nations UN has been tested in their ability to keep peace and order, such as Somalia (Black Hawk Down), Uganda (Last King of Scotland), and Rwanda (Hotel Rwanda).