HIST 371 - Resistance Movements in Colonial Africa

This course will examine the notion of “resistance” within the context of colonial Africa. As late as 1880, an overwhelming majority of African states still enjoyed their sovereignty and their rulers fully controlled their own affairs and destiny. Between 1880 and 1900, almost all of Africa had been forcibly seized and occupied by several European imperial powers. Africans did not accept the situation passively, but naturally strove to protect their autonomy. It is important to note that rebellion and resistance neither started with colonial rule nor did it end with that period. Due to breadth of the subject of resistance and the fact that there are more studies on the colonial than any other period, our focus here will be colonial.

Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: Honors Scholar Course.
NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: History major African and Middle Eastern History course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.