Effects Of African Colonization On American Culture

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The colonization process left scars physically and mentally on the natives of Africa; scars so deep that have disfigured their body oppressed the identity and confused their mind. There is no denial that colonization changed the face of Africa dramatically, as a result Africa inherited the European culture. The problems lay when African rejects their own culture and follows the traditions of their oppressor. By renouncing their culture, they are doing exactly that Europeans wanted in first place; for instance, believing in Christianity, a God that allowed oppression upon Africa. Christianity believes is a European God and not African God. The European legacy in Africa is highly noticeable. The continent that is still rich in natural resources

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