Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK FIFTEEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: COLONIAL AFRICA AND THE TWO WORLD WARS

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

I.) Examine the reasons that led to the two world wars

II.) Explain why Africans were forced to participate in the wars.

III.) Discuss the impact of the two world wars on Africa.

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

COLONIAL AFRICA AND THE TWO WORLD WARS

Reasons that led to the two World Wars

1. Imperialism and Colonial Rivalries: European powers competed for colonies and resources, leading to tensions and conflicts over colonial territories, especially in Africa and Asia.
2. Nationalism: Nationalist movements and aspirations for self-determination fueled tensions between states, contributing to the outbreak of both World Wars.
3. Militarism: The arms race and militarization of European powers escalated tensions and created a climate of distrust and fear.
4. Alliance Systems: Complex alliance systems, such as the Triple Entente (Britain, France, Russia) and the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy), divided Europe into opposing blocs, making it easier for conflicts to escalate into global wars.

Africans Forced to Participate in the Wars

1. Colonial Recruitment: African colonies were often required to provide soldiers, laborers, and resources to support the war efforts of their colonial masters.
2. Economic Pressures: African colonies were economically exploited to support the war efforts, with resources such as minerals, rubber, and agricultural products being extracted to fuel the war machines of European powers.
3. Propaganda and Manipulation: European colonial powers used propaganda and manipulation to coerce Africans into supporting the war efforts.
4. Economic Displacement: The disruptions caused by the wars, including the conscription of labor and resources, led to economic displacement and hardship for many Africans.

Impact of the Two World Wars on Africa

1. Casualties and Losses: African soldiers suffered significant casualties and losses during both World Wars.
2. Economic Exploitation: The wars intensified the economic exploitation of Africa, with colonial powers extracting resources and labor to support their war efforts.
3. Social Disruption: The wars caused social disruption and displacement in Africa, as communities were uprooted, families were separated, and traditional livelihoods were disrupted.
4. Political Awakening: The experience of participating in the wars, coupled with the rhetoric of freedom and justice, contributed to a growing sense of political consciousness and nationalism among Africans.

EVALUATION: 1. Identify 4 reasons that led to the two world wars

2. Explain why Africans were forced to participate in the wars. Give 3 reasons
3. Identify 5 impacts of the two world wars on Africa.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively