Title: Colonization of Africa - How did the Scramble for Africa led to Decolonization?
Headings: Colonization of Africa – How did the Scramble for Africa led to Decolonization?
Colonization of Africa – How did the Scramble for Africa led to Decolonization?
What was colonization?
What led to European Colonisation in Asia and Africa?
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Phases of Colonisation:
Mercantile Phase:
Industrial Phase:
Scramble for Africa:
Decolonization of Africa
Cultural:
Political:
Economic:
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What forced European powers to abandon their empires?
Challenges to Africa:
Aftermath of Decolonisation:
General trends:
Role of India:
Conclusion:
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Content: Pan-Africanism: A feeling of brotherhood was growing within the indigenous people of Africa. This meant a pooling of resources and external support in the struggle for independence. As more and more countries attained freedom, the entire process was hastened. Outside Pressures: The USA and USSR actively pressurised colonial powers. Eg: President Truman of the US pressurised British government to make India independent. Newly formed United Nations and other powerful international associations like the Non-Alignment Movement built up firm international opinions against colonialism. Challenges to Africa: