2/7/20

Today we debriefed our Berlin Conference simulation. If absent, consider the questions listed below and jot down some thoughts in your notes.

•What would be the immediate consequences of the Berlin Conference for Africa?•What challenges will the Europeans face?•What might the long-lasting consequences of the this type of colonization be?•What can we infer about how the Europeans will govern and how they will treat indigenous peoples because of the Berlin Conference?

On Tuesday we will have a discussion on the effects of colonial rule. Students will choose one of the readings below to critically read. If you have a busy Monday, feel free to choose one to read over the weekend.

Leopold and the Congo

Germany and the Hereros

Upcoming dates:

2/11: Leopold or Namibia reading due