Africa By Region History Social Studies
Africa By Region History Social Studies
Africa
This category lists pages and sites that tell about the history of Africa.
Top: Kids and Teens: School Time: Social Studies: History: By Region: Africa:
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- Official government site provides a short history of this country from the arrival of western missionaries in the early 19th century, through the years of British domination, to its current independent state.
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- Chronicles the rise of democracy in six African countries during the 1990s. From PBS.
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- Explore the continent's rich history in this interactive timeline from the Smithsonian Natural History Web. Begin with the origins of mankind and end with the current challenges the continent faces.
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- Provides a series of medium-length articles related to this trading empire that flourished from the 13th through 16th centuries.
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- Site created for middle school students spans the period from Henry the Navigator to Nelson Mandela. Includes facts in brief as well as a more detailed look at some of the major people and events of the era.
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- Tells the story of the continent from an African perspective. Includes rich illustrations and sound recordings. Produced by the BBC World Service.
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- An interactive educational site that explores Africa's history from the dawn of mankind to modern day.
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