Explain the political impacts of the scramble and partition of Africa.
Answer:
- It created arbitrary boundaries in Africa which at times divided African communities.
- Introduction of European systems of administration in Africa e.g. direct rule, indirect rule, policy of assimilation etc.
- It led to the disintegration/decline of African kingdoms due to loss of their independence e.g. Buganda kingdom.
- The European powers gained fame and prestige as they acquired more colonies in Africa.
- Led to improved diplomatic relations between European nations and African Countries.
- Led to the rise of African nationalism as Africans formed political movements to fight for their independence.
- Introduction of European systems of administration in Africa e.g. direct rule, indirect rule, policy of assimilation etc.
- It led to the disintegration/decline of African kingdoms due to loss of their independence e.g. Buganda kingdom.
- The European powers gained fame and prestige as they acquired more colonies in Africa.
- Led to improved diplomatic relations between European nations and African Countries.
- Led to the rise of African nationalism as Africans formed political movements to fight for their independence.
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