Answer the following questions for Extra Credit.
1) How many years does the Americas Events cover?
2) How many years does the Africa Events cover?
3) Pick one event from the timeline. Write 1 paragraph that explains why you think it is the "most important" event on your timeline
1) The Americas Events cover over 500 years, starting with Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 1492 and continuing on to the present day.
2) The Africa Events cover over 400 years, starting with the arrival of European colonial powers in Africa in the early 19th century and extending to the post-independence era in the mid-20th century.
3) One of the most important events on the Africa timeline is the Scramble for Africa in the late 19th century. During this time, European powers aggressively colonized and divided up the African continent, leading to widespread exploitation, poverty, and cultural destruction. The consequences of this event continue to shape the political, economic, and social landscape of Africa today. The Scramble for Africa represents a pivotal moment in history that set the stage for many of the challenges and conflicts the continent faces in the modern era.