Africa

During the early African kingdoms, people were capable of establishing lucrative trade routes with Europe and Asia, accumulating wealth through conquest and territorial expansion, and maintaining a robust centralized government. These achievements occurred prior to European arrival in Africa. Trade thrived along the East African coast, particularly after establishing connections with India and Arabia. The…

In his essay “Tevis Clyde Smith, Jr.,” Howard scholar Rusty Burke tackles the issue of Howard’s racism head on: Both Clyde and Bob were confirmed, unabashed racists. Bob seemed to be able to “give any man his due,” judging individuals on merit – this was probably true of Clyde, as well. But both men were…

What grounds do we hold for the outgrowth of both biological and behavioral modernness in Africa? There are many different types of grounds for the outgrowth of both biological and behavioral modernness in Africa. Each of these facets adds a compelling statement for this materialisation of these modern traits. There are a figure of theories…

In today’s society there are many people populating in poorness. All across America there are different undertakings and reserves where the less fortunate reside. Statisticss show that largely minorities live in these different locations. Native Americans and African Americans are two of the more popular races populating in these topographic points. The group enduring the…

U. S Foreign Aid to Africa Some people speak against U. S foreign aid being sent to Africa for humanitarian reasons. Others speak out in favor of such actions. All of us have seen the news tickers with vital headlines about “people being devastated by droughts in Zimbabwe and unhygienic water in Sudan”, but what…

Endurance is the heart and soul of all nations, all races, and all people. But what happens when the only nation you know stands guard against your smallest of achievements and takes as its prize your history, language, and who you are as a person? What would you do if your true nation did not…

Jules Ferry one time said “In order for a state to be great. she must demo her influence throughout the universe and carry everyplace she can her linguistic communication. her imposts. her flag. her weaponries. and her mastermind. ” This quotation mark is the perfect illustration of the positions of an imperialist state. From 1750-1914…

Two Africans Recall the Arrival of the Europeans Baba and Ilanga bot remembered the event of the Europeans coming to their villages. The villagers sat and wondered what it would be like when the Europeans came. Before they came Baba and Ilanga lived in their village where they both worked out in their fields, or…

Has anyone here ever been stung by a bee? It is possible that the bee could be an African killer bee instead of a traditional European honey bee. These two types of bees have similar physical characteristics but exhibit drastically different behaviors. Killer bees pose a threat to the environment, animals, and humans. According to…

Ladonya Gatling World Civilizations II Mr. Mitchell 10:00-10:50 (MWF) Colonialism in Africa “Neither imperialism nor colonialism is a simple act of accumulation nor acquisition… Out of imperialism, notions about culture were classified, reinforced, criticized or rejected” (BBC World Service). The nineteenth century saw massive changes in Africa. Some were driven by famine and disease (BBC…