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YORUBA LAND IN THE 19TH CENTURY OYO EMPIRE

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TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK SIX

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: YORUBA LAND IN THE 19TH CENTURY OYO EMPIRE

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Describe the political situation in Yoruba land at the beginning of the 19th Century.

II.) Examine the factors that led to the final collapse of the old Oyo empire.

III.) Discuss the implications of Old Oyo for political developments in Yoruba land.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains  the political situation in Yoruba land at the beginning of the 19th Century.

Students attentively listen to the teacher                                                                                     

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses the factors that led to the final collapse of the old Oyo empire. Teacher describe the implications of Old Oyo for political developments in Yoruba land.

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement.

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

YORUBA LAND IN THE 19TH CENTURY OYO EMPIRE

Political Situation in Yorubaland at the Beginning of the 19th Century:

At the beginning of the 19th century, Yorubaland was characterized by a complex political landscape consisting of several city-states, kingdoms, and confederacies, each with its own system of governance. The major political entities in Yorubaland included:

  1. Old Oyo Empire: Despite its decline, the remnants of the Old Oyo Empire still exerted influence over parts of Yorubaland, although its power had significantly diminished compared to its zenith in the 17th and 18th centuries.
  2. Ibadan Confederacy; The Ibadan Confederacy emerged as a dominant force in Yorubaland, led by the militaristic city-state of Ibadan.
  3. Egba Kingdom: The Egba Kingdom, centered around the city of Abeokuta, was another significant political entity in Yorubaland.
  4. Other City-States: Other notable city-states in Yorubaland included Oyo, Ijebu, Ife, Ondo, and Ekiti, each with its own ruler and political administration.

Factors Leading to the Final Collapse of the Old Oyo Empire

  1. Internal Strife: The Old Oyo Empire was plagued by internal conflicts and power struggles among the aristocracy, including the Alaafin (king), Oyo Mesi (council of chiefs), and Ogboni (secret society).
  2. External Pressures: The Old Oyo Empire faced external threats from neighboring states, including the Fulani Jihadists in the north and the Dahomey Kingdom in the west.
  3. Economic Decline: Declining trade routes, diminishing revenues from tribute, and the loss of control over key trade centers undermined the economic foundations of the Old Oyo Empire.

Implications of Old Oyo for Political Developments in Yorubaland

  1. Fragmentation: The collapse of the Old Oyo Empire resulted in the fragmentation of political power in Yorubaland, as various city-states and kingdoms asserted their independence and sovereignty.
  2. Rise of Regional Powers: The demise of the Old Oyo Empire paved the way for the emergence of regional powers such as the Ibadan Confederacy, Egba Kingdom, and other city-states, which competed for dominance and influence in Yorubaland.
  3. Decentralization: Political developments in Yorubaland after the collapse of Old Oyo were characterized by decentralization and localized governance, with each city-state or kingdom governing its own affairs and pursuing its own interests.
  4. Conflict and Competition: The vacuum left by the Old Oyo Empire's collapse led to increased conflict and competition among rival political entities in Yorubaland, as they vied for control over territory, resources, and trade routes.

EVALUATION: 1. Briefly describe the political situation in Yoruba land at the beginning of the 19th Century.

  1. Identify 3 factors that led to the final collapse of the old Oyo empire.
  2. Mention 4 implications of Old Oyo for political developments in Yoruba land.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively