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Question 1

What were the challenges that Africans had to face after their independence?

Answer 1

1. Many government leaders had spent years fighting for independence yet had no experience running a country.
2. Many people did not have the education to run a country.
3. After they granted their colonies independence, the Europeans did not help with the transition
4. Their countries were not stable
5. Many governments were taken over by military with no elections + few rights
6. Many government leaders were often corrupt, spending money on illegal bank accounts, families, palaces, military equipment, etc.

Question 2

What are some of the economic problems that Africa faces today?

Answer 2

1. Most African countries still have little industry or MFG
2. Most African countries still rely on farming or mining
3. 3/4 of African countries still rely on cash crops
4. Africa has a growing population with a shortage of food
5. Many African countries have a large foreign debt

Question 3

How are African nations trying to overcome these economic difficulties?

Answer 3

1. Develop more industry to make their own products
2. Economic diversity
3. Government is trying to help farmers grow more food
4. Getting debt forgiveness
5. Micro-financing

Question 4

What are some education problems confronting Africa today?

Answer 4

1. Schools are overcrowded and lack of teachers
2. Schools are expensive
3. Students have to work
4. Low literacy rate
5. Schools are often far away

Question 5

After World War I, what was the only way that Africans could eliminate colonial role

Answer 5

To boycott and protest their way to independence.

Question 6

What is Pan-Africanism?

Answer 6

A movement that unified Africans and aimed to eliminate colonial rule. It began in the 20th century and its slogan was “Africans for Africans”

Question 7

How did World War II contribute to Africans gaining independence?

Answer 7

1. The Africans had helped the Europeans fight against the Axis powers
2. In return, the Africans demanded independence.

Question 8

After WWII why were the Europeans willing to give up their colonies?

Answer 8

1. Their government and their economies were in ruins.
2. They could no longer manage to maintain their overseas communities
3. They felt guilty and looked hypocritical
4. There was the threat of rebellion

Question 9

How are Africans facing their educational problems?

Answer 9

1. Building more schools
2. Literacy programs
3. Student go to school in shifts

Question 10

What are some health problems Africa are facing?

Answer 10

1. HIV/AIDS
2. Hospitals are often far away
3. Not enough medical personnel
4. Insects carry sicknesses
5. Advanced healthcare is very expensive

Question 11

What are the solutions of these health problems?

Answer 11

1. Aid organizations
2. Vaccination and mosquito nets
3. Clean water and sanitation
4. AIDS awareness programs

Question 12

What are some environmental problems that Africa is facing today?

Answer 12

1. Deforestation
2. Desertification
3. Wildlife poaching
4. Drought

Question 13

What are the solutions to these environmental problems?

Answer 13

1. Irrigation projects
2. Wildlife refuges
3. Planting tree breaks
4. Hybirds