POLS 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Environmentalism, Social Stratification, Refugees Of The Syrian Civil War
6 Sep 2016
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Outline: roots of colonialism, example of african imperialism, breakdown of empires, anti-colonialism, anti-apartheid activism. Link to anti-racist, anti-war, and civil rights organizing: orientalism. The scramble for africa as an example berlin conference to divide up. Amongst them, they divided up the whole continent of africa except for ethiopia. Each empire had its own style of government. Africa was not colonized, was living the way their ancestors lived. Other examples linked also to trade routes, conquests. In 1960s, the empire draws back or is overthrown. After the second world war, the mother countries were exhausted and had no resources for their colonies. Wwii changed perception of europe politicised colonies europeans seemed more vulnerable due. Effect of participating in war led to african countries" own demands for nationalism to the war. Un promise of sovereignty at the end of the war. Forcing choice between us and ussr opposing great world powers competition of capitalism. Redesigning economy and politics to suit local needs.
