French West Africa

Major Societies The major societies and states of sub-Saharan Africa started with Ghana in the 4th or 5th century. Ghana was a state of west Africa whose kings controlled trade of gold by tax so they could gain money to build a army and strong society. This state was later Mali, after a group of new individuals took it over. These new individuals kept the strong practices of Ghana until it was invaded and became Songhay. Songhay was developed in the 15th century and traded salt, textiles, and…

This is article is about the use of a special and sensitive word Nigger. Because of special history, there are always contradictions between white people and black people. Long long ago, black people were caught by the white people in Africa and translated to America. They were regarded as goods, called slaves, also niggers. As far as I am concerned, I definitely disagree with this evil slave trade. During hundreds of years, black people had suffered such an amazing encounter, what they need is…

significant trading amongst the Atlantic world, which consisted of Western Europe, Africa, and the Americas. After the establishment of the Atlantic Circuit connecting these foreign regions through trade, Europe controlled all economic aspects of exchange and gradually began to impact Africa and the…

The word Vodou, also known as Voodoo, means “spirit” or “deity” in the languages of West Africa. It is a religion that encompasses philosophy, medicine, and justice. The creator of both the universe and the spirits is understood to be the God of the Christian Bible; however, because the religion was established before people were able to read or write; therefore, there is no sacred text or central authority. Spanning centuries and continents the religion has morphed into hundreds of…

Chapter 14 Assignment #2 Half of Ch 14.3 Middle passage, African cottage industries, Quakers views on slavery, Dutch East India Company, British East India Company, Tea and silk from China, missionaries in Japan, “sugar factories”, British and French in North America. 1. Middle Passage- The Middle Passage was the stage of the triangular trade in which millions of Africans were shipped to the New World as part of the Atlantic slave trade. In the Middle Passage, European ships left Europe and…

power of the old guard British royalist merchants was broken, and a new class of merchants wrested control of the Company. They followed the pattern set by the colonial mer- chants in American colonies and the West Indies, and sought to establish a network of colonies linking England, Africa and India in a complicated network of exchange relationships. The Mughal Empire declined in the first half of the eighteenth century. The political vacuum was filled by the rise of regional states like…

investment fund that primarily focuses on serving low-income communities in developing countries primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. In her book, she writes about her journey as a young woman as she attempts to use the power of markets to achieve social transformation, primarily by providing economic opportunity to the poor and marginalized community of women residing in Africa. Jacqueline's story begins as she recounts an incident that occurred in high school while she was wearing…

relation to Europe. When he is first a slave he is very admirable of their knowledge. He adapts the concept of God and starts going to church, becoming very religious. Him becoming a Christian also reflects the European culture, as this was not common in Africa at the time before he was a slave. He has many of their morals and manners after being around them so long as well. England is basically his adopted country as he chooses to live there once regaining his freedom. Now, for how his African…

Its native language is French. It is home to 90% of its own unique wildlife. (http://www.worldtravelguide.net/madagascar) Madagascar has two seasons: dry and wet. The dry season which, is cool and dry is during the months of May to October. While, the wet season which, is hot and rainy is during the months of November to April. Depending on where you are in Madagascar also plays a role in the climate. Each Region, the Highlands, The South, The North, The East and The West, have their own…

boarders cost Africa a lot and more and more land control spread over Africa. There they made many trades that were abundant and plentiful, Africa though was conflicted. They wanted their freedom and a release from the rule of European power. This spread of placing colonies in Africa was called the Scramble for Africa. Great Britain dominated the African continent from Egypt to South Africa, also including Nigeria and the Gold Coast. The French occupied a vast amount of West Africa and the…