JAMB History · Section 5

Section C: Imperialism, Colonialism and Problems of Nation-Building in Africa — The New Imperialism and European Occupation of Africa

Part II: Africa and the Wider World since 1800

Syllabus content and objectives

Official JAMB History outline · Part II: Africa and the Wider World since 1800

Content

a. The New Imperialism in Africa.

Objective

Understand the concept of the New Imperialism and assess its justifications.

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b. European scramble for Africa.

Objective

Examine the causes of the scramble and the nations involved.

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c. The Berlin Conference.

Objective

Account for the significance of the Berlin Conference.

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d. The occupation and resistance by Africans.

Objective

Highlight African resistance to the occupation.

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