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The images above are Igbo objects at the Smithsonian African Art Museum.
Historian Task:
- Report on the history of colonialism in Nigeria and the effects both positive and negative. A timeline would be very helpful for your readers.
- Using Microsoft Publisher, your group will create a newsletter on the Igbo. You must create 1 page of your group's newsletter, for a total of 4 pages for the group. Each page should have at least 1 graphic (i.e. map, picture, art object, etc.)
Make certain you include information on the following in your report:
- Early kingdoms
- Arrival of Europeans in Nigeria
- Abolition of slave trade and human sacrifice
- Important dates and events in the British rule of Nigeria
The following websites will provide information on your topic:
- World Book and Grolier online encyclopedias
- Search on Nigeria and then go to the history sections of the articles
- Gale Student Reference Center Gold
- Search on Nigeria and an advanced search on Nigeria and Colonialism