History in West Africa

With a university, mosques and over a hundred schools Timbuktu was a cultural center. in the 1500's the demand in the Europe's American colonies changed the relation. West Africa societies are very diverse. There are three main influences: traditional African culture and Islam. There were a lot of different ethnic groups. Country borders sometimes separated members of the same ethnic group. Traditionally, religion of West Africa has often been forms of animism. The most two common religions were Islamic and Christianity. West Africans wore a mix of traditional and modern style clothing. Rural homes were built out of mud, straw, brick or tin. However, in cities in West Africa people may live in apartments or houses.

Net Affect of Imperialism

Good:

• tried to civilize the people of africa
• brought in money for the country
• developed the country
• jobs
• money
• food
• introduced cars

Bad:

• separated from their families
• were sold as slaves
• work long hours
• beaten
  
• if they were close to death they still have to work