HIS 371: Summer 2021 Examination#2
Write a full-length essay on any ONE of these questions. A full-length essay is NOT an outline; it is a detailed discussion (consisting of several paragraphs), showing evidence of adequate knowledge of the content materials. Grade will be based on evidence of your knowledge of information as well as the quality of your analyses.
1. Between 1880 and 1914, the entire continent of Africa, except for Ethiopia and Liberia, was conquered and colonized by about half-a-dozen European countries.
a. What motivated those industrialized European countries to set out to colonize Africa at the time they did? Be sure to explore the roles played by economic motivations, political motivations as well as social and cultural factors.
b. Although Africans put up spirited defense of their homelands, Europeans prevailed. Explain the reasons why Europeans were able to win.
2. During the 60 to 100 years of European colonial rule in Africa, African societies experienced profound social and cultural changes. While Europeans officially and unofficially introduced a number of changes, Africans themselves found ways to participate in those changes on their own terms, picking and choosing, and even mixing up the new ideas with the old, as they saw fit.
Drawing from our readings and discussions on the subject of colonialism and social change, discuss some of the significant social and cultural changes that occurred in Africa during the European colonial period. In your essay, be sure to explore medicine and healthcare, religion, education, city-life and popular culture, among others.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please, Read Carefully!
1. Since this is a take-home and open book exam, I will insist on and enforce HIGHER STANDARDS. By that I mean, higher quality essay (both content and mechanics). Merely regurgitating the textbook will not do you much good. Engage the materials and produce quality essay. Writing any of those questions will require you to demonstrate strong evidence that you READ the appropriate chapter(s) and/or recommended materials very well. Cite relevant pages in your essay.
2. I am looking for QUALITY essay, not copy-and-paste. Avoid copy-and-paste like a plague it will earn you an F grade. Do not re-type the textbook for me.
3. Your essay should be minimum of 3 pages in length, no maximum; double-spaced, 12- points font. Be sure your essay is substantial enough to address the question you chose effectively.
4. Do NOT plagiarize you know, passing someone elses work as yours. Its cheating, and results in a failing grade. If you go to the internet and lift stuff, I will find out. And I will graciously award you an F.
5. Cite all your sources appropriately
6. Write with correct English grammar; check your spellings.
7. Submit your essay in the Blackboard
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