JAMB History · Section 5

The Politics of Decolonization

Part II: Africa and the Wider World since 1800

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

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a. Colonial policies and African discontent.

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Examine the policies employed by the colonial rulers and the magnitude of African discontent.

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b. The impact of the two World Wars.

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Assess the impact of the First and Second World Wars on African nationalism.

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c. Nationalist activities and the emergence of political parties and associations.

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Examine the emergence of nationalist activities, political parties and associations.

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d. Strategies for attaining independence.

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Determine the strategies used in the attainment of independence.

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