What are some of the most influential events brought about by the colonization of African nations by Europe (economic, social, Internal, Psychological, etc.) that had the greatest impact on African nations and the African people? Consider how those events continue to influence African nations and the African people today.

Discuss the direct and indirect impacts which these events had on the African nations and people. Finally, determine whether or not African nations, and the African people would be better off today, had colonization never taken place.