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ProfessorPositives: Infrastructure development such as roads, railways, and schools; introduction of modern technology and medical advancements; establishment of administrative systems that helped maintain Law and Order.
Negatives: Exploitation of Natural Resources; forced labor and displacement of local populations; imposition of colonial boundaries that did not align with ethnic and cultural divisions, leading to ongoing conflict; suppression of local cultures and languages.
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How did the Berlin Conference cause the Rwandan genocide?
The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 led to the colonization of Africa by European powers, resulting in arbitrary borders that divided ethnic groups in Rwanda. This division and the unequal treatment of ethnic groups by the colonial powers sowed the seeds of ethnic tension and discrimination, which ultimately contributed to the Rwandan genocide in 1994.
Who founded Kenya?
Kenya was founded as a British colony in the late 19th century by European explorers and missionaries. The country gained independence from British colonial rule in 1963 under the leadership of Jomo Kenyatta.
What is the difference between ancient Ghana and Ghana?
Ancient Ghana refers to the historical empire located in West Africa around the 6th to 13th centuries, known for its wealth and trading power. Ghana today is a modern country in West Africa, formerly known as the Gold Coast. The modern Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule in 1957.
Who controlled Kenya before independence?
Before independence, Kenya was under British colonial rule. The British controlled and governed Kenya from the late 19th century until Kenya gained independence in 1963.
What year did Kenya get called Kenya?
Kenya was known as British East Africa until 1920, when it was renamed the Colony of Kenya. In 1963, Kenya gained independence from British colonial rule and adopted its current name, the Republic of Kenya.
