Colonial Rule in Africa
Compare and contrast the patterns of colonial rule in Africa;
Describe the impact of colonial rule on Africans.
Colonial subjugation, occupation and African Reaction
Examine the nature of the occupation of Africa by European powers;
Examine the response of Africans to the Conquest.
The Berlin Conference and Partition of Africa
Identify the background leading to the Berlin Conference;
Recognize the impact of Berlin Conference’
Examine the features and nature of the partition.
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.
Impact of Christian Missionary Activities in West Africa
Describe the educational development that accompanied the efforts of the Christian Missions.
Discuss the role of education in the emergence of an educated elite;
Assess the role of the educated elite in the political, social and economic development of West Africa;
Describe the other social services provided by the missions;
Examine the role of the Christian Missions in the colonization of West Africa.
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 Muslim states in the face of European Colonization
Identify the major Muslim states in West Africa at the time of European colonization.
Discuss their initial contacts with the European explorers and
Examine the changing patterns of relations with the Europeans.
Discuss the consequences of their encounter with Europeans.
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.
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Enduring Issues
Explain the problem of multi party democracy.
Describe the nature of the federation.
Explain:
(a) revenue allocation and
(b) Poverty
Youth unemployment
Religious crisis. Corruption and other social issues.
The Transition and the Fourth Republic
Constitutional conference and the formation of political parties.
The role of the mass media in democratic transition
The 1999 Constitution and the commencement of the Fourth
Republic.
The policy thrust of the Fourth Republic.
The Challenges of Democratic Governance. Interim National Government and the Return of the Military, 1993-1998
Describe the events that led to the emergence of interim national government.
Explain the return of the military.
Discuss the policies of this regime and the challenges.
THE IBRAHIM BABNGIDA REGIME, 1985-1993
The Structure of the regime.
Discuss the transition programme.
Discuss the socio-economic programme
The Return of the Military THE BUHARI/IDIAGBON REGIME
State the factors that led to the 1983 coup.
Discuss the structure and programme of the regime.
The Second Republic 1979-1983
Discuss the 1979 Constitution
Describe the nature of party politics.
Outline the Fourth National Development Plan.
Identify the achievements of the Second Republic.
THE MILITARY ADMINISTRATION OF 1975-1979
Explain the reasons for the 1975 coup.
Examine the main features of the administration.
Discuss its socio-economic and political programme.