.What is the relationship between African nations, the United Nations, their former colonizers after the Cold War? Do European colonizers owe anything to the peoples of their former territories? Why or why not?
The relationship between the African nations, the United Nations, and their former colonizers was that after the end of the cold war, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa was able to help with the co-sponsoring of a memorable conference in order to discuss the ongoing difficulties in Africa. The conference, which help with some changes in the democratic governing of African states, open doors to the political affairs in Africa as well. According to Martin & O’Meara, the African authorities were force into liberalizing. …show more content…
Nevertheless, I believe that there is not enough wealth, or properties the Europeans can give their former territories as a way of erasing the violence, enslavement, struggles, and brutalities that they had put the people of those territories through for so many years.
2. What is the most interesting or surprising thing you have learned about Africa this semester? Explain.
I have indeed learned several interesting facts about Africa and its people through this course, especially, the untold. The different books proved that the people of Africa do not all have the same norms and cultures, but that their states, customs, ethnicity, and backgrounds distinguished them all. This class has not only opened my eyes to see the improved picture of Africa, but have also helped me understand and learn some of the cultures of different nations other than Liberia. Another interesting thing that i have taken away from this class was the way in which slaves were treated. They were not only tortured, beaten, and deprived of their possessions; however, they were treated unfairly. Taken away from their loved ones, families and friends, was a depressed time for many. Like the case of Equiano and his sister who were kidnapped by black slave ravagers from their hometown in the village of Essaka (Benin), and was later separated. From the different readings, discussions, and weekly questions, I have learned many things pertaining to the slave trade, its origin, and the brutality it had on the people of Africa. Through this class, I have also learned how the story of a young slave boy (Equiano), was able to persuade the British in abolishing the Atlantic Slave
The relationship between the African nations, the United Nations, and their former colonizers was that after the end of the cold war, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa was able to help with the co-sponsoring of a memorable conference in order to discuss the ongoing difficulties in Africa. The conference, which help with some changes in the democratic governing of African states, open doors to the political affairs in Africa as well. According to Martin & O’Meara, the African authorities were force into liberalizing. …show more content…
Nevertheless, I believe that there is not enough wealth, or properties the Europeans can give their former territories as a way of erasing the violence, enslavement, struggles, and brutalities that they had put the people of those territories through for so many years.
2. What is the most interesting or surprising thing you have learned about Africa this semester? Explain.
I have indeed learned several interesting facts about Africa and its people through this course, especially, the untold. The different books proved that the people of Africa do not all have the same norms and cultures, but that their states, customs, ethnicity, and backgrounds distinguished them all. This class has not only opened my eyes to see the improved picture of Africa, but have also helped me understand and learn some of the cultures of different nations other than Liberia. Another interesting thing that i have taken away from this class was the way in which slaves were treated. They were not only tortured, beaten, and deprived of their possessions; however, they were treated unfairly. Taken away from their loved ones, families and friends, was a depressed time for many. Like the case of Equiano and his sister who were kidnapped by black slave ravagers from their hometown in the village of Essaka (Benin), and was later separated. From the different readings, discussions, and weekly questions, I have learned many things pertaining to the slave trade, its origin, and the brutality it had on the people of Africa. Through this class, I have also learned how the story of a young slave boy (Equiano), was able to persuade the British in abolishing the Atlantic Slave