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THE COLONIAL ECONOMY AND THE UNDER-DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA

SUBJECT:

HISTORY

CLASS:

SS 3

TERM:

SECOND TERM

WEEK:

WEEK 2

TOPIC:

THE COLONIAL ECONOMY AND THE UNDER-DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA

PREVIOUS LESSON:

 

CONSOLIDATION OF THE EUROPEAN CULTURE IN AFRICA

 

OBJECTIVES

Objective: Students will understand the impact of the colonial economy on African countries and why they remain under-developed.

Materials:

 

 

CONTENT

 

During the colonial period, many European countries came to Africa and established colonies. These countries wanted to exploit the natural resources and labor of African countries to benefit their own economies. As a result, African countries were not able to develop their own economies and remained underdeveloped.

One way that European countries exploited Africa was through the use of forced labor. African people were forced to work on plantations or in mines to produce raw materials like rubber, gold, and diamonds. These raw materials were then shipped to Europe, where they were processed and turned into finished goods. The finished goods were sold back to African countries at high prices, which made it difficult for Africans to afford them.

Another way that European countries exploited Africa was through trade. European countries would often buy raw materials from Africa at low prices and sell finished goods to African countries at high prices. This meant that African countries did not benefit from the full value of their own resources, and were not able to develop their own industries.

The colonial economy also encouraged the growth of cash crops like coffee and cocoa, instead of food crops. This meant that African countries became dependent on cash crops for income, and were not able to produce enough food to feed their own people. This led to food shortages and famine in many parts of Africa.

The colonial economy contributed to the under-development of Africa by exploiting African resources and labor, discouraging the development of local industries, and encouraging the growth of cash crops at the expense of food crops. Today, many African countries are still struggling with the legacy of colonialism and working to develop their own economies.

 

EVALUATION

  1. What is the colonial economy? a) An economy developed by African countries during the colonial period b) An economy developed by European countries during the colonial period c) An economy developed by Asian countries during the colonial period d) An economy developed by South American countries during the colonial period
  2. What was the main goal of the colonial economy in Africa? a) To develop local industries in African countries b) To exploit African resources and labor to benefit European countries c) To provide African countries with finished goods at affordable prices d) To encourage the growth of food crops in African countries
  3. How did European countries exploit African countries through forced labor? a) By importing African labor to work in European countries b) By forcing African people to work on plantations and mines to produce raw materials c) By preventing African people from working in any industry d) By forcing African people to only work in local industries
  4. Which of the following was a major raw material that European countries exploited in Africa? a) Textiles b) Coffee c) Sugar d) Steel
  5. How did European countries benefit from the trade with Africa? a) They bought finished goods from Africa at high prices b) They sold raw materials to Africa at high prices c) They bought raw materials from Africa at low prices d) They sold finished goods to Africa at low prices
  6. What was the effect of the colonial economy on African agriculture? a) The colonial economy encouraged the growth of food crops in Africa b) The colonial economy discouraged the growth of cash crops in Africa c) The colonial economy encouraged the growth of cash crops in Africa d) The colonial economy had no effect on African agriculture
  7. Why did African countries become dependent on cash crops during the colonial period? a) Because cash crops were easier to grow than food crops b) Because cash crops provided more income than food crops c) Because European countries forced African countries to grow cash crops d) Because African countries had a tradition of growing cash crops
  8. What was the impact of the colonial economy on African industries? a) The colonial economy encouraged the development of local industries in Africa b) The colonial economy had no effect on African industries c) The colonial economy discouraged the development of local industries in Africa d) The colonial economy only encouraged the development of European-owned industries in Africa
  9. Why did African countries not benefit from the full value of their own resources during the colonial period? a) Because European countries refused to buy raw materials from Africa b) Because African countries did not produce enough raw materials c) Because European countries bought raw materials from Africa at low prices d) Because African countries sold raw materials to European countries at high prices
  10. How has the legacy of the colonial economy affected African countries today? a) African countries are still struggling with the same problems of underdevelopment b) African countries have developed their economies and are no longer underdeveloped c) African countries have become more developed than European countries d) African countries have completely forgotten about the colonial period and its impact on their economies.

LESSON PRESENTATION

Procedure:

Revision

Introduction (10 minutes):

  • Begin by asking students if they know what the colonial economy is.
  • Ask them if they know how the colonial economy affected African countries.
  • Use the information gathered to create a KWL chart on the board.

Body (35 minutes):

  • Begin the PowerPoint presentation by defining the colonial economy and its objectives.
  • Explain how European countries exploited African resources and labor for their own benefit.
  • Discuss the use of forced labor and how it contributed to the under-development of African countries.
  • Explain how European countries encouraged the growth of cash crops and discouraged the growth of food crops.
  • Discuss the impact of the colonial economy on African industries and the development of local economies.
  • Show examples of African countries that have remained under-developed due to the legacy of the colonial economy.

Conclusion (15 minutes):

  • Have students complete a graphic organizer that summarizes the main points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share their thoughts on the impact of the colonial economy on Africa.
  • Use the chart paper and markers to create a class chart on the under-development of Africa.

Classwork

  1. What is the colonial economy and how did it affect African countries?
  2. Why did European countries exploit African resources and labor during the colonial period?
  3. How did European countries use forced labor in African countries?
  4. What impact did cash crops have on African economies during the colonial period?
  5. How did the colonial economy discourage the growth of local industries in Africa?
  6. What were some of the major raw materials that European countries exploited in Africa?
  7. How did the colonial economy contribute to the under-development of African countries?
  8. How did European countries benefit from trade with Africa during the colonial period?
  9. Why did African countries become dependent on cash crops during the colonial period?
  10. What is the legacy of the colonial economy in African countries today?

Assessment:

  • Students will be assessed through their participation in class discussion and completion of the graphic organizer.

Homework:

  • Have students research and write a short essay on the impact of the colonial economy on a specific African country.

Weekly Test/ Assessment

  1. The colonial economy was developed by ___________ countries during the colonial period.
  2. The main goal of the colonial economy in Africa was to exploit African resources and labor to benefit ___________ countries.
  3. European countries exploited African countries through the use of ___________ labor.
  4. One major raw material that European countries exploited in Africa was ___________.
  5. European countries benefited from trade with Africa by buying raw materials from Africa at ___________ prices.
  6. During the colonial period, African countries became dependent on ___________ crops.
  7. The colonial economy had a ___________ effect on African industries.
  8. African countries did not benefit from the full value of their resources during the colonial period because European countries bought raw materials from Africa at ___________ prices.
  9. The legacy of the colonial economy has left African countries struggling with the same problems of ___________.
  10. The development of local industries in Africa was ___________ by the colonial economy.
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