1. Nationalism in Africa
Erica Beerbower

2. SS7H1:
The student will analyze continuity and change in Africa leading to the 21st century
SS7H1

3. SS7H1b:
Explain how nationalism led to independence in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria
SS7H1b

4. Nationalism Nationalism Showing loyalty and support for your country
Important in independence movements in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa
Nationalism

5. Kenya (1) British colony beginning in 1920
Limited rights for native Africans
1950’s – uprising killed tens of thousands
Kenya (1)

6. Kenya (II) Civil rights were expanded after the uprising
High amount of nationalism helped Kenya gain independence in 1963
Conflict continues today in Kenya’s government
Kenya (II)

7. Nigeria British colony beginning in 1914
Peaceful nationalist movement after World War II led Nigeria to independence by 1960
Major conflicts began after the British left
Nigeria

8. South Africa (1) British colony beginning in 1910
All power was held by white South Africans (of European descent)
Conflict existed … it was between the Africans and white rulers (not the British)
South Africa (1)

9. South Africa (II) South Africa gained independence in 1961
Nationalist movement was to achieve equal rights… not independence
This struggle lasted until the 1990s
South Africa (II)