Unequal development within States and Instability
Examine factors which promote unequal development in Africa;
Discuss the effect of unequal development on African States.
Neo-Colonialism and Economic Under-Development
Explain the meaning of underdevelopment;
Examine the effects of underdevelopment on African economy;
Discuss how underdevelopment has made African economies mere appendages of capitalist economy;
Describe how this system had led to increased foreign debts on the part of African states
Discus the problems of drought and famine in Africa.
Neo-Colonialism and Political Development
Explain the meaning of neo-colonialism;
Describe how the communication systems assist the development of neo-colonialism;
Explain how the languages introduced by the colonial powers assist the development of neo-colonialism;
Examine how neo-colonialism affects African political developments.
The O.A.U. and Apartheid
Examine the role of O.A.U. in the war to eliminate apartheid;
discuss the contribution of the O.A.U to the struggle against apartheid;
discuss how the O.A.U solved the apartheid problem
External Reaction to Apartheid.
Examine the external sources of support for apartheid;
Discuss the reasons for the provision of external support.
Apartheid Legislation and the Suppression of African Nationalist Movement
Discuss the legislative provisions against the African population of South Africa;
Examine the successes and failure of African resistance to Apartheid;
Discuss the effects of apartheid legislation in South Africa.
Prelude to Apartheid
Describe the economic developments in south Africa;
explain the early attempts to halt the trend leading to apartheid;
discuss the failure of the liberal movement in South Africa.
Patterns of Nationalist Movement and the Regaining of Independence
Compare and contrast the patterns of nationalist movements in Africa;
Explain why some African countries regained independence through peaceful negotiations while in other it was only achieved through armed struggle.
External Influences on Nationalist Movement
Examine the external influence on Nationalism;
Discuss the role of Afro-American Movements in promoting African Nationalism.
Formation of Political Parties and Association in West Africa
Explain why political parties were formed in Africa;
Discuss the major political parties in Africa.
Examine the impact of such political parties and associations on decolonisation and achievement of independence
Colonial Policies and African Discontent
Discuss the attitude of colonial rulers to Africans;
Identify the colonial programmes that were unpleasing to the Africans.
Discuss the evils of colonialism in Africa.
The Industrial Revolution, the New Imperialism and scramble for Africa by European Powers
Discuss the impact of industrialization on Britain;
Explain the meaning of New Imperialism;
Examine reasons for the Scramble for Africa by European Powers.
Empires in Western Sudan
Identify the area referred to as Western sudan;
Know the main stages of the rise and fall of the Empires;
Explain the nature of the economy and politics of Ghana, Mali and Songhay Empires;
Identify imp[ortant rulers of Ghana, Mali and Songhay and discuss their main achievements.
Christian Missionary Activity in West Africa
Explain the need for abolition of the slave trade;
Assess the roles of the various individuals and bodies associated with the abolition of the slave trade;
Discuss the events leading to the establishment of the slave settlements of Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Discuss the spread of Christian Missionary activity in West Africa including “French West Africa”.
The Activities of Samori Toure
Examine the religious economic and political activities of Samori Toure.
Discuss the rise and fall of the Madinka Empire.
The Jihad of Alhaji Umar
Describe the rise of Alhaji Umar;
Discuss the details of his religious affiliation and his teachings
Discuss the effects of his political activities and the Jihad.
The Jihad of Ahmadu Seku
Examine the influence of Dan fodio’s Jihad on that of Seku Ahmadu;
Discuss the emergence of Seku Ahmadu;
Describe the areas covered by his teaching and Jihad;
Discuss the significance of the Jihad.
Islamic Movement and the establishment of Muslim States in West Africa
Describe the religions of the people before the emergence of the Shehu;
Discuss the life history of the Shehu;
Discuss the origins of the Jihad;
Examine the effects of the Jihad on the neighbouring peoples and how it inspired other Jihads in West Africa.
UN: International organization
List five international organizations
Explain the origin of these organizations.
Discuss their aims and objectives.
Discuss their achievement of each organization.
UN: International organization
List five international organizations
Explain the origin of these organizations.
Discuss their aims and objectives.
Discuss their achievement of each organization.