Colonial Borders and Modern Africa

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Learning Objective

I can explain how colonial borders in Sub-Saharan Africa have contributed to modern conflicts by analyzing the impact on ethnic groups and cooperation.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 5 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What are some of the key characteristics of Sub-Saharan Africa's population, and how do these characteristics relate to potential conflicts in the region?

2. Describe how the legacy of colonial borders has influenced the relationships between different ethnic groups in Sub-Saharan Africa.

3. Analyze the role of government corruption in exacerbating conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa. Provide specific examples from the video to support your analysis.

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