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SS3 History

Neo-Colonialism and Political Development

Overview

Explain the meaning of neo-colonialism; Describe how the communication systems assist the development of neo-colonialism; Explain how the languages introduced by the colonial powers assist the development of neo-colonialism; Examine how neo-colonialism affects African political developments.

What you'll learn
  • The meaning of neo-colonialism.
  • Features of neo-colonialism e.g. political instability, constitutional crisis.
  • Effects of neo-colonialism on African political development eg adoption of foreign political systems of government, Foreign backing for stay-put political leaders.
  • Neo-colonialism and continuing imperialism e.g. the effect of the struggles between super powers on Africa, the Chad crisis.