Running Head: Impact of Colonialism on Africa and its Economic Development 1

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Title: HIST 2070 Final Project: Colonial Legacies

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Analysis of the Impact of Colonialism on Africa and its Economic Development

Introduction

This research paper delves deeper into the analysis of the impact of colonialism on Africa and

its economic development. The main focal point of this research paper is to address the

impact of colonialism, specifically on the economic development of Africa.

Research Aims and Objectives

Analysis of the Impact of Colonialism on Africa and its Economic Development

Overall Aim:

The overall Aim is to take a critical look on the impact of colonialism on the economic

wellbeing of Africa.

Specific Objectives:

To better understand this, the research paper looks at the following aspects:

 What is colonialism and the resulting impacts?

 Why was Africa colonized?

 How did colonization affect Africa and its economic development?

 What are the impacts of colonialism on economic development?

 What are the negative effects of colonialism on economic development?

 The positive impacts of colonization in Africa

 The cultural impacts of colonization in Africa

 What are the negative impacts of colonization on development in Africa?

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Topic: Colonialism in Africa

Title: Analysis of the Impact of Colonialism on Africa and its Economic Development

Thesis: Colonialism in Africa impacted the economy, culture, and political realms of life.

This was due to the Atlantic slave trade which was facilitated by imperialist and economic

policies that were introduced by colonization.

I. Introduction

a. Description of what colonialism is and the resultant impacts on Africa.

b. Thesis: Colonialism and imperialism had a negative impact on the economic

well-being of African States. This was due to the many years of imperialism, colonial

exploitation and dominance.

II. Background

a. What necessitated the colonization of Africa?

b. Discuss the intentions and purposes of colonialism and imperialism

III. Argument for colonization

a. Why was Africa colonized?

IV. How did colonization affect Africa?

 What are the impacts of colonialism on economic development?

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 The positive impacts of colonization in Africa

V. What are the negative effects of colonialism on economic development?

VI. The cultural impacts of colonization in Africa

VII. Conclusion

a. Thesis

VIII. Bibliography