The Colonization and Independence of South Africa and Kenya
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SummaryIndependence has been a struggle in the African continent since the first days of colonization. Africa has been territorialized since the days of Jesus, but was not heavily colonized until the Scramble for Africa. The Scramble, which took place during the late 1800s, involved several European countries undertaking a mass, rapid colonization of Africa. Some argued that colonization brought the benefits of Western life to a struggling continent. However, the benefits could only be seen in limited areas, and colonization overall reduced the freedom of many Africans both culturally and humanely. Africa has come a long way since then. Many countries have gained their independence from the European countries they were once colonized by.
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- South Africa was first colonized in 1652 by Dutch commander Jan van Riebeeck and his crew.
- In 1880, relations between the British and Boers (Dutch farmers) became heated.
- In 1948, South Africa's National Party was elected.
- Kenya is another African country with a detailed history of colonization and independence.
- Oppression of the indigenous people began not long after British colonization.
- Since becoming independent, Kenya has most importantly developed its own government system.
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