GGH2601 ASSIGNMENT 1 ANSWERS SEMESTER 1 2025

GGH2601
ASSIGNMENT 1
ANSWERS SEMESTER
1 2025




GGH2601 ASSIGNMENT 1
ANSWERS SEMESTER 1 2025

, ASSESSMENT 1

GGH2601



**Question 1:

The Scramble for Africa has been well documented. Discuss some of the
implications of colonialism for economic and social aspects of development on the
African continent.**



This question requires you to delve into the long-lasting effects of colonialism. A
good answer will go beyond simply listing negative impacts and will demonstrate a
nuanced understanding of how colonialism shaped the trajectory of African
development.



**Here's a breakdown of how to approach the question:**



**I. Introduction (2-3 marks)**



* **Briefly define "The Scramble for Africa":** Acknowledge the historical context of
European powers rapidly colonizing the African continent in the late 19th and early
20th centuries.

* **Thesis Statement:** Clearly state your argument. For example: "The scramble
for Africa had profound and multifaceted implications for economic and social
development on the continent, leading to distorted economic structures, weakened
social cohesion, and enduring obstacles to achieving equitable and sustainable
progress."