Did colonization bring more advantages to the countries that were colonized?

Unit 2: Historical Globalization: Two Views on Colonization

Colonialism in Africa lasted for a period of about eighty years. It began with the mad "Scramble for Africa" at the Berlin Conference in 1884. Major leaders of different European nations came together and agreed to the partition of the entire African continent.

Here are two views on colonization in Africa. Review each, summarize each side and state your opinion: Did colonization bring more advantages to the countries that were colonized?

Be sure to use vocabulary, concepts and terms from the course to support your thoughts.

VIEW ONE

The African continent was undeveloped, Europeans brought in opportunities for industrialization and employment
Europeans opened Africa up to trade and the benefits of science and civilization, to the invention of the wheel and writing
The imperialist nations built roads, railways, electric and telegraph lines in these remote areas
Europeans brought the benefits of peace, stability and education
When the colonists left, the trouble that followed independence was caused by tribalism and corruption

VIEW TWO

The continent of Africa was flourishing before the Europeans arrived, just in a different way from European ideals
Europeans came looking for loot - they found it in human slaves, many of whom were uprooted and forced to live in the Americas
This made Africa poor while Western countries became rich, especially as the slaves helped to support the Industrial Revolution
This gave the Europeans a sense of superiority which was interpreted as racial superiority. as this further encouraged more colonialism
Europe carved up Africa so it could more easily exploit Africa's mineral wealth

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Final Product: Socratic Seminar on Sustainability

Instructions: For this final product, you will engage in a college-style Socratic seminar on sustainability. You will submit your Preparation notes, and use those notes to support you as you actively listen and contribute to the discussion.

Preparation

Paste your final Preparation notes below.

I bring a variety of experiences, attitudes, and perspectives when considering environmental science issues. Firstly, my experiences living in both rural and urban environments have given me the opportunity to see firsthand the various environmental challenges faced by different communities. Additionally, I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel and see the impacts of environmental issues on a global scale. These experiences have fostered within me a deep appreciation and respect for the natural world and a desire to protect it.

In terms of attitudes, I am strongly motivated by a sense of social and environmental justice. I believe that it is our responsibility to be stewards of the planet and to ensure that future generations have the opportunity to enjoy a healthy and sustainable environment. I also believe that addressing environmental issues requires a holistic and intersectional approach, considering the impacts on both human and non-human communities.

As for perspectives, I approach environmental science issues with a scientific mindset, valuing evidence-based decision making and a willingness to consider multiple viewpoints. However, I also recognize the importance of incorporating indigenous knowledge and the perspectives of marginalized communities into the conversation.

Before the Discussion

As you get ready for the discussion, set at least two specific goals for your participation during the discussion. Use the Contributing to Evidence-based Discussions and Norms/Active Listening rubrics in the Platform to inform your goals.

Sample Goals:

I plan to share at least one piece of information from my Preparation notes during the discussion.

I plan to connect my ideas to something another person says during the discussion.

What is your first goal?:

What is your second goal?:

After the Discussion

To what extent did you accomplish your first goal?

To what extent did you accomplish your second goal?:

How did you do with CONTRIBUTING TO EVIDENCE-BASED DISCUSSIONS? Give yourself a score based on the Cognitive Skills Rubric and explain why you deserve this score:

How did you do with NORMS/ACTIVE LISTENING? Give yourself a score based on the Cognitive Skills Rubric and explain why you deserve this score:

What did you enjoy or find the most interesting in the discussion?:

Was there anything you wish the discussion talked about but didn’t?:

Any other notes or reflections on today’s discussion:

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Prepare Notes

Outline your response to the prompt in the box below. Then, write a few questions to ask your peers to better understand their environmental outlooks.

I bring a variety of experiences, attitudes, and perspectives when considering environmental science issues. Firstly, my experiences living in both rural and urban environments have given me the opportunity to see firsthand the various environmental challenges faced by different communities. Additionally, I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to travel and see the impacts of environmental issues on a global scale. These experiences have fostered within me a deep appreciation and respect for the natural world and a desire to protect it.

In terms of attitudes, I am strongly motivated by a sense of social and environmental justice. I believe that it is our responsibility to be stewards of the planet and to ensure that future generations have the opportunity to enjoy a healthy and sustainable environment. I also believe that addressing environmental issues requires a holistic and intersectional approach, considering the impacts on both human and non-human communities.

As for perspectives, I approach environmental science issues with a scientific mindset, valuing evidence-based decision making and a willingness to consider multiple viewpoints. However, I also recognize the importance of incorporating indigenous knowledge and the perspectives of marginalized communities into the conversation.

Questions for Peers:

What experiences have you had that have shaped your environmental outlook?

What values do you prioritize when considering environmental science issues?

How do you approach environmental issues from a scientific perspective?

How do you incorporate the perspectives of marginalized communities into your understanding of environmental science issues?