Africa's Independence and Challenges

After the Scramble for Africa, many Africans experienced a growth in __________ (feeling of pride in one's homeland).

• imperialism

• nationalism

• economic progress

• militarism

European nations thought about rival ethnic groups BEFORE drawing political boundaries at the Berlin Conference in 1884.

• true

• false

The belief that all Africans should work together for their rights and freedoms:

• Protests

• Nationalism

• Pan-Africanism

• National Congress

The goal of Pan-Africanism:

• unify all Africans around the world

• unify only Africans living in Africa

Some African nations played a big role in supporting the ____________.

• Axis Powers

• Allied Powers

• Central Powers

• Triple Alliance

How did the African nations support the Allies?

Check ALL that apply:

• provided materials and supplies

• allowed for the invasion of North Africa

• allowed the Allies to use their airfield

• protested laws limiting the rights of black South Africans

The victory of World War II, inspired many African nations to seek their independence.

• true

• false

What caused the economies of colonial powers to weaken?

• African National Congress

• Pan-Africanism

• WWI

• WWII

Check ALL the reasons that caused an end to colonialism in Africa:

• Africans demanded their freedom

• WWII weakened the economies of the colonial powers

• the victory of WWII inspired many African nations to seek their independence

• People in Great Britain and the Soviet Union spoke out against colonialism

How did European countries give up their colonies? Select two:

• Some gave up their colonies peacefully

• Some fought over their colonies

• Europeans trained African leaders in running a stable government

• Africans did not seek independence