Evaluate the effect of African nationalism regarding the demise of European colonialism.

Effects of African Nationalism

Nationalism can be described as the aspiration for Africans to stop all kinds of strange control and power with the primary aim of being able to take control of its social, political, and financial activities. Before 1960, a majority of African countries were still ruled by European colonialism which typically came to an end by 1970 when started operating on their own (Schraeder, 2004). It is, therefore, significant to acknowledge some of the effects that African nationalism created including the feelings of conflict among rulers and people of Africa. The resolution of large groups of European settlers in various regions of Africa led to the development of African nationalism where several numbers were moved out from their fertile lands situated in Zimbabwe, and Tanzania among other African countries.

Another essential aspect that African imperialism created is the enhanced transport network and urbanization where several African towns started focusing on their critical infrastructures including transportation. The improved transport network resulted in the absorption of population in mining centers, cash crops cultivation and processing sectors and port towns where business opportunities were created (Schraeder, 2004). African imperialism also led to the creation of a unified Africans where political leaders came together to restructure the face of Africa and use its essential resources in building the continent. Leaders such as Kwame Nkrumah and Abdel Nasser provided the needed leadership traits and mobilization that created the emergence of nationalist in entire Africa.

Reference

Schraeder, P. J. (2004). African politics and society: A mosaic in transformation. Wadsworth Pub Co.