Mini-Lesson 7: New Nations in Africa 3/31 AGENDA AIM: Why did independence Aim/Do Now movements increase in Africa

Check for Understanding after World War II? Scholar Pair work reading and Qs. DO NOW: Many African nations Review Questions from class work newly independent from colonial activity Notes rule following WWII struggled Summary (Check for understanding) under rulers who refused to Objective share power. How does the U.S. government create shared power?

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CLASSWORK: Read about African Colonies. Take notes using the graphic organizer and answer the questions that follow.

Ghana: First African State to Gain Independence 1957

Came Nkrumah Led the Former Gold Coast to Independence

Educated abroad.
Schoolteacher. Preached nonviolence. Used boycotts and strikes. Ultimately successful 1957. Nkrumah became the first prime minister and president. He dreamed of the United States of Africa (PanAfricanism).

In 2000, Ghana had its first open election.

Kenya

Kenyan Independence: 1963

London educated Jomo Kenyatta provided strong nationalist leadership and he was also the 1st president of Kenya. Mau Mau Rebellions made up of Kikuyu farmers weaken British settlers opposition. British granted Kenyas independence in 1963 Jomo Kenyatta dies in 1978

Summary
Why did independence movements increase in Africa after World War II?

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OBJECTIVE SIX ACTIVITIES: Case Studies.

Directions: Use the graphic organizer to take detailed notes based on the case study of your choice. Describe how each nation gained independence and the reforms and problems that following independence.

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Alvarado, Cesar Amairany Lara Carlos

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Mini-Lesson 8: The Challenge of Democracy in Africa 4/1/14

AIM: How did colonial rule limit the democracy of some African nations? DO NOW: Regents Review Question

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CLASSWORK: Complete the reading, questions, and graphic organizer while you read.

OBJECTIVE SEVEN ACTIVITIES:

Option 1: Answer the following questions in complete sentences, citing evidence from the text. Option 2: Write a conversation that might occur between Nelson Mandela and Gandhi regarding the use of non-violence. Option 3: Watch the Apartheid BrainPop. Take the Quiz and complete the Activity graphic organizer (not the vocabulary graphic organizer).