In an essay of 750-1000 words, respond to the following question about Abina and the Important Men:
In the reading guide, the “civilizing mission” is exemplified by two quotes–one from the British prime minister Joseph Chamberlain and one from the Sierra Leonean F. Fitzgerald. In the graphic history as well, Brew is depicted as being a believer in the superiority of British civilization, partly because of statements he made during his career that suggest that he harbored such sentiments. How do you account for the support given by some West Africans in this period for British “civilization” and even British rule in the region?
Provide a clear thesis statement that states an answer to the question in the first paragraph. Support that thesis statement with specific evidence from the transcript and reading guide in Abina and the Important Men and Harms’ Africa in Global History.
Cite your sources using footnotes in Chicago Manual format every time you use information from a source – include the number of the page from which you got that information.
DO NOT DO OUTSIDE RESEARCH FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT. USING NON-COURSE MATERIALS WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE.
