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Imperalism 12.2

The Partition of Africa

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Usman dan Fodio The scholar and preacher denounced the corruption of the local Hausa rulers. He called for social and religious reforms based on the sharia, or Islamic law.
Shaka a ruthless and brilliant leader
paternalistic the system of governing a country as a father would a child
David Livingstone The best-known explorer and missionary
Henry Stanley the journalist trekked into Central Africa to find Livingstone, who had not been heard from for years
King Leopold II hired Stanley to explore the Congo River basin and arrange trade treaties with African leaders
Boer War (1899–1902) a war in which Great Britain defeated the Boers of South Africa
Samori Touré fought French forces in West Africa, where he was building his own empire
Yaa Asantewaa led the fight against the British in the last Asante war
Nehanda Although a clever tactician, Nehanda was captured and executed.
Menelik II began to modernize his country. He hired European experts to plan modern roads and bridges and set up a Western school system. He imported the latest weapons and European officers to help train his army.
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