KEY FEATURES OF COLONIALISM

· Exploitation of Raw, Natural Resources

· Mandatory Market for Western-Finished Goods

· Disruption of Traditional Economy and Residence

· Arbitrary Boundaries (designed for Colonizer’s convenience, not according to ethnic boundaries)

· Linguistic Hegemony (Western Languages)

· Simplified Communication = Other as Simpleton

· Christianity/Islam vs. Traditional Religion

· Glorification of Western Culture

· Privileging certain ethnic groups over others

· Creating a New “Class” of Africans--Indebted to Western Masters

· Employment for Westerners

· Class Status for Westerners

· Improvements in Standard of Living for Some, Lowered Standard for Others

MUCH OF THIS REMAINS AFTER INDEPENDENCE