Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

Colonial subjugation, occupation and African reaction

TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK ELEVEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: COLONIAL SUBJUGATION, OCCUPATION AND AFRICAN REACTION

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

I.) Examine the nature of the occupation of Africa by European powers

II.) Examine the response of Africans to the Conquest.

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 nature of the occupation of Africa by European powers

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                            

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses the response of Africans to the Conquest.

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

COLONIAL SUBJUGATION, OCCUPATION AND AFRICAN REACTION

The occupation of Africa by European powers, often referred to as the Scramble for Africa, . European nations sought to exploit Africa's resources, establish trade routes, and expand their empires.

The occupation of Africa by European powers, known as the Scramble for Africa, occurred primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

This period saw European nations, including Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and others, aggressively expand their territorial control over the African continent. Several major characteristics define the nature of this occupation:

  1. Colonialism and Imperialism
  2. Economic Exploitation
  3. Political Control
  4. Cultural and Social Impact
  5. Resistance and Conflict
  6. Legacy of Colonialism

The reaction of African

The response of Africans to the conquest was multifaceted and varied depending on the region and circumstances. Some African societies resisted colonization through armed resistance, diplomatic negotiations, and political alliances. Others collaborated with European powers for economic gain or to protect their interests. Additionally, African intellectuals and leaders advocated for pan-Africanism and nationalism as means to counter colonial rule and assert African identity and autonomy. Overall, the response to European conquest ranged from active resistance to collaboration and adaptation.

EVALUATION: 1. Discuss the nature of the occupation of Africa by European powers

  1. Briefly describe the response of Africans to the Conquest.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively