The Role Of Imperialism In Africa

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The conflicts in the Congo in Africa is the results of the legacy of imperialism and postcolonial nationalism. Imperialism led to these problems because, before the 19th century, many imperial countries took control of edges of Africa. These nations tried to change African societies. Africa became an object of imperialism because it was portrayed as a place of slavery that was watched by tyrants and was very isolated. Other problems that Africa faces that do not help them are their natural resources, economics, politics, and social structures. In Africa today both economics and politics are run by corrupt and oppressive people. These things really make Africa fall behind other countries and keep the country so underdeveloped. Many Africans