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Article: 1960: independence takes root across Africa: in one momentous year, 17 nations were freed from European colonial rule.
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- New York Times Upfront
- Article date:
- October 10, 2005
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LESSON PLAN 4: TIMES PAST
1960: AFRICAN FREEDOM MOVEMENTS
BACKGROUND
In the 19th century, intense competition for Africa's mineral riches led to disputes between several European powers. In 1884-85, European readers gathered for a conference in Berlin at which they divided up the African continent among their countries. No Africans were invited to the conference.
CRITICAL THINKING
* Ask students why they think the Europeans created borders that were bound to create ethnic turmoil in the future. (Most historians say that the Europeans regarded Africans as inferior and saw no need to respect them. The borders simply recognized ...