Though Shaka was a great African leader he was unable to keep his kingdom intact against the superior weapons of the British. The Zulus became part of British controlled land in 1887. Many of the white
Imperialists believed it was their duty to then convert natives to western cultural values. The discovery of
diamonds and gold in southern Africa created a world rush to exploit fortunes from these products for the
colonizers. The legacy of this time period is complex. The mixing of cultures has led to new cultural
groups such as peoples in Mexico with indian and Spanish blood. Colonization also led to the rise of many
ruthless military leaders who had little experience with democracy or human rights leaving many colonized
areas struggling in the modern age.
Select the best word because the paragraph mentions African leader
Assimilation
Natural rights/Enlightenment
Economics
Politics/Executive
Natural Resources
Conquistadors/Absolute power
White Man's Burden
Indirect rule
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