1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Honors World History Mr. Green

2. The students will describe the independence movement in Africa by examining the struggle in Rawanda Announcement: Hand in your homework Warm-up: Examine the map on page 751 and answer the following: 1. Which African nations became independent between 1961 and 1965? 2. Compare this map to the map on page 593. What was the 1 st country to gain its independence after World War II? Which European country previously controlled that country ?

3. Independence and New Nations After WWII, African nations became independent Gold Coast or Ghana became independent in 1957 from the U.K. Identify other countries that received independence and from whom South Africa and Apartheid White Afrikaners implemented a system of apartheid (apartness) to segregate whites and blacks Nelson Mandela imprisoned in 1962 and armed resistance began

4. New nations and New Leaders Leaders/citizens dreamed of stable states New leaders wanted to use democracy they learned from their Western education Some believed in capitalism, others communism, and still others African socialism Pan-Africanism-unity of all black Africans, regardless of national boundaries Organizatin of African Unity turned in the African Union –promotes democracy/economic growth Economic and Health Problems Liberia relied on what natural resource? Nigeria relied on what natural resource? How can this be a problem for a country? Corruption was a problem Growth rate a problem Poverty is widespread in Africa/AIDS

5. Rwanda Your assignment is to explain the fighting in Rwanda. Explain possible reasons for this civil war and the impact on the country.

6. Complete question 5 on page 709 for a grade prior to the end of class.

7. Read Chapter 21.1 and 21.2 and prepare for a Reading check on Friday.