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“Research Paper: The Legacy of Colonialism in Africa”
In this activity, students will write a research paper examining The Legacy of Colonialism in a former African colony.
During the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, many European leaders divided up the continent of Africa for their gain. This process was called the “Scramble for Africa,” which resulted in the division, partition, and subsequent exploitation of African kingdoms, peoples, and territories. Salih’s novel is written in the years after the end of colonization in Africa when many colonies, including Sudan, proclaimed their independence at the end of WWII. In this activity, you will select another African country other than Sudan and write a research paper on the effect of colonialism on its development as a newly independent country in the postcolonial era.
Consider the following questions as you conduct your research: