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HSY2601 Assignment 1 (Answers) Semester 1 - Due: March 2024
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HSY2601ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: March 2024
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QUESTION:
Discuss critically what is meant by this statement: “Ironically, European exploration, of and
expansion into the African continent was often motivated by moral outrage against slavery”.
ANSWER:
Introduction
The exploration and expansion of European powers into the African continent stand as pivotal
chapters in the annals of global history. A mosaic of motivations propelled these endeavours,
encompassing economic ambitions, geopolitical strategies, and ideological imperatives. However,
amidst this tapestry of motives, a striking paradox emerges: the purported moral repugnance
towards slavery often served as a cloak for European colonial ventures. This essay endeavours to
dissect this paradox, probing the intricate interplay of historical forces that underpinned European
engagement with Africa.
The saga of European exploration and expansion is rooted in a confluence of factors that spanned
centuries. From the dawn of the Age of Discovery to the zenith of colonial empires, European
nations charted new horizons across the seas, driven by the promise of wealth, power, and prestige
(Kamen, 2003). The allure of Africa, with its untold riches and uncharted territories, beckoned
explorers, traders, and conquerors alike. Yet, beneath the veneer of adventure and discovery lay a
complex web of interests that shaped the contours of European engagement with the continent.
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