2. Left Side -
Imperialism: When one country dominates another politically, socially and culturally
1. Define each motive and draw a symbol to represent each one!
Political
Economic
Exploratory
Religious
Ideological

3. 2. Identify the motives for the following:C. B. A. D.

6. Left side continued…
3. Africa is a continent rich in natural resources. How could this both help or hamper nations seeking to emerge from colonial rule?

7. Challenges of Becoming Independent Right Side
After WWII more and more African nations began to demand independence ( ).
Some new African nations enjoyed peace and democracy, others plunged into dictatorship, military rule, civil war, and corruption
Dictatorship
democracy
Military coup
Coup d'état = forcible overthrow of government
Civil War
Military rule

9. Economic and Social Challenges
Despite independence - colonial powers often retained control of business – multinational corporations
Still dependent economically on their former colonizers
Education and Social Opportunities – breaking prejudice
Jobs
Resource development – oil, mining (gold, silver, tin, etc.)
Housing
Agricultural development – cash crops, redistribution of land
Roads and infrastructure
Health care

10. Nigeria
1. 100s of ethnic groups but three dominate: Ibo and Yoruba (Christian, south), Housa (Muslim, north). Conflict – Biafra established by Ibo to protest Muslim dominated government.
2. capitalism – resource development – oil led to corruption and civil war
3. military rule until 1999 but still corruption and crime.

11. Quick Write paragraph Outline Left side
Thesis: When Nigeria and _________ became independent they encountered similar/different (choose one) challenges.
Topic sentence: Nigeria and _______ faced similar/different (choose one) challenges as they became independent.
Concrete details and evidence: bullet point 2-3 evidence of similar/different (choose one) challenges when becoming independent:

12. Complete your final Paragraph – 15 points –right side
Thesis: When Nigeria and _________ became independent they encountered similar/different challenges.
Topic Sentence: Nigeria and _______ faced similar/different (choose one) challenges as they became independent.