How can the genocide in Rwanda be directly be related back to European Imperialism?
Bullsiht ! Had a European country been the governing body then the genocide wouldn't have happened. Imperialism is an easy target. The fact is African countries were far better off under European rule. Look at the state of Zimbabwe, Belgian Congo and within a decade South Africa. Name one country that is now safer to live in than previously under Imperialism. "What did the Romans ever do for us" from the film The Life of Brian sums it all up.
How does the Rwandan Genocide define imperialism and decolonization in the history of Africa?
According to this article: Rwandan genocide, known officially in Rwanda as the genocide against the Tutsi, was a genocidal mass slaughter of Tutsi and moderate Hutu in Rwanda by members of the Hutu majority government. An estimated 500,000–1,000,000 Rwandans were killed during the 100-day period from April 7 to mid-July 1994, constituting as many as 70% of the Tutsi and 20% of Rwanda's total population. The genocide was planned by members of the core political elite, many of whom occupied positions at top levels of the national government. Perpetrators came from the ranks of the Rwandan army, the Gendarmerie, government-backed militias including the Interahamwe and Impuzamugambi, as well as countless ordinary civilians.We do not see the impact of the genocide of the imperialists and colonialists. Perhaps to say that this genocide was the result of imperialism and colonialism, but in this case you can go further and accuse Africa (as the place of origin of humanity) for all the problems of humanity. Including in imperialism and colonialism.
Question on imperialism regarding the movie "Hotel Rwanda"?
It's been years since I've seen that movie, but the Belgian owned luxury Hôtel des Mille Collines is key in the movie. The Interhamtwe and the Rwandan military are very reticent about attacking this building, yet they have attacked nearly every place else in Kigali. If you noticed, there is a scene (if memory serves correctly) where the main character (played by Don Cheadle) watches as only the foreigners are able to leave the country from the safety of the Belgium owned hotel. Thus, the fighting is incredibly bloody and bitter, but in the midsts of it all, anyone and anything that is seen as part of the old colonial powers (the foreigners on the bus/the hotel itself) is treated as untouchable. Back during the time that the colonial powers ruled, they pitted African against African, when all the while, it was the Europeans who were the problem. However, brainwashed by the laws that were in place, the Africans directed their hatred toward each other. Now the colonial powers are gone, but even as the Rwandan Army and the Interhamtwe (the crazy people) have all of the power, they use it to hunt and kill Tutsis and Hutus who were Tutsi sympathizers. This is very evident as the attackers wait patiently outside of the hotel as the foreigners leave. In fact, the attackers don't even want to go in and destroy the Belgium owned hotel. For they value it as they did in the colonial times, and instead hate their fellow countrymen.
What were some political reasons for European Imperialism in Africa? ?
Have you read the brief article on Wikipedia? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperialism The reasons for imperialism is to gain raw materials for the home country, markets for the home country's finished goods and in many cases land for colonists from the home country to settle in. Another reason, perhaps the most politic reason is to protect trade routes. For instance if a European country has interests in India then it is good to have colonies in Africa on the trade route to protect their shipping and give their ships safe ports of call. Realize that until recently ships had to regularly stop for provisions and fuel during long trips. Always best to stop in ports owned by your own country. How did the colonized feel. Generally not too happy having their lands and politic power taken away. Watch the movie, 'Zulu' to show how some South Africans felt about the Boers and the British. In some cases the colonized liked the improvement in the standard of living (railroads, government schools, improvement medicine, improved jobs, opportunities to attend university back in Europe, containment of internal conflicts in the colony by the colonial power). I hope this helps.
Imperialism/Post-Colonial Period in Rwanda?
I need to write a two page paper on the movie Hotel Rwanda which I've seen a dozen times. Although I know what the movie is about I just wanted some feed back on what I should put in my paper regarding imperialism and/or the post-colonial period. I'm also a bit confused on the post-colonial period in general and how it fits in with Rwanda. I thought it meant where colonial countries became independent, but Rwanda isn't truly independent are they? Anyway, I basically just want some ideas that I could put into my paper about the movie.
Why was Africa an easy target for imperialism?
Black Africa was still in a primitive state. They lacked the weaponry to defend themselves. This made Africa especially vulnerable to subjugation by the wealth-seeking Europeans. It was basically up for grabs after the explorers opened the way for exploitation.