WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

DECOLONIZATION PHASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The idea that peoples of African descent have common interests and should be unified is known as:
A
Nationalism
B
Imperialism
C
Pan-Africanism
D
Communism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pan-Africanism, the idea that peoples of African descent have common interests and should be unified. Historically, Pan-Africanism has often taken the shape of a political or cultural movement. There are many varieties of Pan-Africanism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although the ideas of Delany, Crummel, and Blyden are important, the true father of modern Pan-Africanism was the influential thinker W.E.B. Du Bois. Throughout his long career, Du Bois was an advocate for the study of African history and culture.

Detailed explanation-3: -adjective. 1. of or relating to all African countries or the advocacy of political unity among African countries. noun.

Detailed explanation-4: -In essence, Pan-Africanism is about the restoration of African people to their proper place in world history. However, the objective of Pan-Africanism is not only the restoration of land and nationhood; it also aims at restoring respect.

Detailed explanation-5: -Early examples of Pan-Africanism The idea of Pan-Africanism was established in the late 19th century in the United States of America. Martin Delany, an abolitionist, believed that a nation should be formed for African Americans that was separate from the US and established the term ‘Africa for Africans’.

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