1. Africa's Imperialism
He addresses some very important issues of the time, but they can be read in a sarcastic, satirical manner. ... Finally, the people of Africa have made up their minds to unite and take things into their own hands. ... Essays read in class such as Mark Twain's "Soliloquy of King Leopold" and the Diamond Wars essay also demonstrate this. ... And the "burden" that Kipling writes on, while patronizing, was indeed a genuine burden.2 The fact that the British Empire went far in alleviating famine and disease in the conquered territories should not be ignored. It is beyond a doubt, however, ...
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- Grade Level: High School