1. 7th Grade Social Studies
Pan-Africanism
7th Grade Social Studies

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

3. SS7H1d
SS7H1d:
Explain the impact of the Pan-African movement

4. Objectives of Pan-Africanism
Movement that began in the early 1900s
Objectives
End European control over Africa
Africa should become a homeland for people of African descent
Develop a unified political identity

5. Early Pan-Africanism
After World War I ended, self rule and self determination became more popular around the world
By the 1930’s, most African colonies were calling for independence due to the high amounts of nationalism

6. Post World War II
After World War II, African colonies began gaining independence
Most colonies had peaceful transitions of power
A few colonies achieved independence by using violence

7. Pan – African Flag Red – blood that was shed by the African people
Black – people of African descent
Green – the Earth

8. Criticism of Pan - Africanism
Pan – Africanism is often criticized due to the cultural differences found throughout the African continent