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: Massive unrest made them simply unviable. Second World War: It weakened most European powers and they couldn’t keep up with the maintenance of their empires. The most powerful among victorious powers – The USA and the USSR took a firm anti-colonial stance. This further weakened the Europeans. 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: