Anti-Colonial Resistance in West Africa: Samori Touré and Yaa Asantewaa

African Resistance to European Imperialism

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Assess the military campaigns of Samori Touré in Guinea and Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa during the War of the Golden Stool.

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African Resistance to European Imperialism

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-NY-SS

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Examine the diverse military, diplomatic, and spiritual strategies used by African leaders and kingdoms to resist European colonization during the Scramble for Africa.

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10.4bNew York Social Studies Standards · 10th Grade

Those who faced being colonized engaged in varying forms of resistance and adaptation to colonial rule with varying degrees of success.