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Colonial Africa: African Independence

Contains links, databases, and more pertaining to the Colonial Africa class.

WWII: The Rise of African Nationalism

Black Nationalism and the Italo-Ethiopian Conflict 1934-1936
Details Mussolini's drive to avenge the Italian defeat at Adwa and examines the weaponry and warfare tactics used against the Ethiopians.
Imperialism & the Roots of the Great War
A deep dive into the biggest conflicts in Africa, including figures, roots of WWI and WWII, and warfare tactics in Africa.

African Independence Movements

Independence Movements and Their Aftermath: Evaluating the Likelihood of Success
Evaluates various independence movements in Africa and their repercussions.
The Institutional Legacy of African Independence Movements
This article argues that democratization in Africa may result from the legacy of historical
events, specifically from the forms of political dissent under colonial rule.