Assignment

1. Craft an essay discussing the impact of the South African mineral revolution. Focus your attention on the economy( domestic and foreign), labor, colonialism, and emerging racial policy. What do you consider to be the most enduring impact of the mineral discovery?

2. Compare the systems of "direct" and "indirect rule" used by colonial administrations in Africa. Focus your attention on the objectives, methods, impact, and what you consider to be the legacy of such policies. You must specific examples to support your response.

3. imagine that you were asked to teach HST 336: History of Africa From pre-historic times to the 19th century. List and annotate then to twelve topics you will focus on in your class. Append three sources you will use for the class.

4. Comment fully of the reasons for European conquest of Africa in the late 19th century. How and why did conquest take place so quickly? You must support your response with substantial factual evidence.