Web quest for those missing class on Monday 4/11--DUE TUESDAY!!

The Story of African Independence

Go the following website:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/africa/features/storyofafrica/index.shtml

On the left-hand side, click on Independence and then Towards Independence.

1.            Why did the independence movement in India have an impact on African independence?

2.            How did the United States and the Soviet Union view colonization?

On the right side of the website, click on Case Studies: Guinea and Algeria. 

3.            What reasons did the Algerians have for their independence from the French?

4.            What are your impressions of the former French soldier’s experience?

5.            Do you agree or disagree with his actions? Why or why not.

On the right side of the website, click on Case Studies: Kenya and Congo.

6.            Why did the British declare a state of emergency in Kenya in 1952?

7.            How did this movement for independence differ from the independence movement in India? In Algeria?

On the right side of the website, now click on After Independence.

8.            What were some of the problems associated with decolonization?

9.            List the African countries that had disagreements over borders. What are the origins of these disputes?

10.         List some of the unforeseen factors beyond the control of African leaders during or following the decolonization process.