THE FRENCH OCCUPATION of Egypt between 1798-1801 was the first colonial conquest which endeavored to bring the Enlightenment to the Orient. The invasion was justified exclusively by the assumed superiority of the Western value system, liberating the Orient from the yoke of Barbaric despots. Before this expedition, colonization was rationalized with religious arguments; now reason, […]
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African:Zimbabwean History from Iron age to Scramble for Africa.How to answer O level Historyquestions and more
Mandinka conflict with Sikasso
At this moment when the French were in pursuit Samori was in conflict again with Tieba of Sikasso. In 1886 Samori signed the treaty of Bisandugu with the French. Under its terms he gave up all his territory north of the river Niger. In return the French would respect Samori’s empire south of the Niger. […]
Samori (Samourie) Toure’s Legacy
It the history of West Africa, Samori distinguishes himself as a leader who waged the longest war of resistance against the European encroachment. For 16 years Mandinka managed to resist French conquest mainly because he had created an intact state well organized socially, economically, militarily and with an effective political administration system. The reason for […]
9 Problems faced by African Workers during the colonial Period
They were paid low wages which could hardly meet their expenses thereby making them lead squalor/ impoverished lives. The living conditions were poor as they were crowded in residential houses with inadequate sanitation. The working conditions were very difficult as they were sometimes mistreated/whipped. They were subjected to long working hours without compensation which made […]
The Maji Maji Uprising of 1905-7 (Causes, Course and Results)
The Maji Maji Uprising of 1905-7 was a post pacification primary resistance. This means the Africans in Tanganyika were resisting an already established……….
Napoleonic Era
Napoleonic era: Introduction Napoleon was a French citizen who managed to cease power to control France in 1799. He ruled France for about 14 years. Napoleon was born on the Island of Corsica an Italian state under the control of the French rule and he was the fourth son of Carlo Mania Di Bonaparte and […]
WHY DID LOUSE XXVI CONVENE THE ESTATES GENERAL IN 1789 AND WHY DID IT NOT SOLVE HIS PROBLEMS?
The key issue is an assessment of the reasons for the calling of the Estates General and its failure to solve his problems.
How accurate is the view that the Directory added nothing to the achievements of the French Revolution?
The key issue is an assessment of the contribution of the Directory to the achievements of the French Revolution.Candidates are likely to argue that the view is rather too harsh on the Directory,
ACCOUNT FOR THE EMERGENCE AND GROWTH OF INDEPENDENT AFRICAN CHURCHES IN EITHER MALAWI OR WEST AFRICA AND ASSESS THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS DEVELOPMENT
The main reasons for the emergence of the African independent church movement were linked with the style of management of mission controlled churches and with certain unpopular aspects of colonial rule in the late 19th and early 20th century
WHY WAS SAMORI TOURE ABLE TO RESIST THE FRENCH INVASION FOR SO LONG AND WHY WAS HE EVENTUALLY DEFEATED?
The key issue is an assessment of the reasons for Samori’s prolonged resistance of the French and his final defeat. This is a two part question and candidates have to address both parts adequately.
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