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:
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
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively