QUESTION: How do you think imperialism and colonization of Africa by the Western industrial powers lead to long- term social, political, and economic inequality and conflict in Africa? As a case study you may want to use the
atrocities of the Congo region (Horrors of the Congo) to highlight the brutality of colonial domination. You could
also incorporate current affairs in Africa and relate them back to colonization.
Key “Look For” Terms you MUST incorporate and/or define within your answer in a manful and accurate way.

MUST INCLUDE:

1. Characteristics of an Empire: (SELECT TWO)
Leadership, Diversity, Inequality, Conquest,
Assimilation. How are these reflected in Africa?
2. Long-term social and political impact of colonization

PICK TWO:
3. Berlin Conference
4. King Leopold & the Horrors of the Congo
5. Industrialization
6. Social Darwinism
7. Genocide in Africa