Image of a political map of Africa. Europe is also shown north of the continent of Africa.Source: Africa, Central Intelligence Agency

This lesson will give a brief history of colonization in Africa and then present a problem that has resulted from that colonization. The goal of the lesson is for you to understand how European colonization of Africa has led to its current economic, political and social state.

Click on the link below to access a brief history of what has been called The Scramble for Africa. This article deals with the reasoning behind the colonization by European Countries. Then explore the impact of this colonization.

Slavery and the 'Scramble for Africa'