How does the opening line of the chapter make you see how environmental and cultural differences collide in the Sahel?” [2 pts]
To what degree have the nations of Africa managed to achieve political stability and economic prosperity since achieving independence after WWII? [4 pts]
What are some of the key challenges facing African nations and peoples today? How are they attempting to address them? [4 pts]
Do you think that dealing with political or environmental legacies has been more difficult for African nations? Do countries differ based on their divergent environmental circumstances? Describe two examples [4 pts]
Once you post: Find a classmate who argued the opposite point for the last question (political vs. environmental legacies) and respond; Why do you disagree with your classmate’s assessment? [2 pts]