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Period: Apr 1, 700 to Apr 1, 1100
Ghana Empire
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Period: Jan 1, 800 to Jan 1, 1550
Mali Empire
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Period: Jan 1, 1300 to
Songhai Empire
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Jan 1, 1400
Exploration of Africa
The Exploration of Africa during the 1400's was the time of the Portugese Explorers trying to find a way to India. One of the most Influencial explorers was Prince Henry, or "The Navigator." -
Jan 1, 1487
Age of Exploration
During 1487 Bartolomew Dias departed from Portugal, and found a route around Africa to reach India. -
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Atlantic Slave Trade
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Asante / Ashanti
The asante empire was an Empire located where Current Southern Ghana is located. From the beginning they provided slaves to the Dutch, and British, and in return recieved guns, and firearms. -
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Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Evolution was the evolution from handcraft, to manufacturing, and using machinery. The Water frame was one of the earlier advancements during the industrial revolution -
Arkwright Water Frame
The Arkwright Water frame is a water powered spinning machine patented 1769. This machine was more efficient because the spacing was slightly longer than the fibers length, and could rotate quicker. -
Origin of Species
The Origin of Species is a theory from Charles Darwin that states that populations evolved over time through the process of Natural Selection. -
Social Darwinism
Social Darwinism is the theory in which the most adapted, and well suited individuals of a population will survive, and reproduce to better adapt over time. -
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Partition of Africa
The Partition of Africa is when European Countries started to claim Africa for mainly economic reasons. In 1970 Africa was only 10% under European Control, and by 1914 is had raised to 90%.