Colonial Borders and Modern Africa
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Objective
I can explain how colonial borders in Sub-Saharan Africa have contributed to modern conflicts by analyzing the impact on ethnic groups and cooperation.
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What are some of the key characteristics of Sub-Saharan Africa's population, and how do these characteristics relate to potential conflicts in the region?
Describe how the legacy of colonial borders has influenced the relationships between different ethnic groups in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how the establishment of colonial borders in Sub-Saharan Africa has affected the relationships between different ethnic groups. Provide specific examples to support your explanation. Analyze the ways in which colonial borders have contributed to modern conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa. Discuss the implications for ethnic cooperation and conflict based on the historical context provided in the lesson.”
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