These questions are for the History of Western Africa course at Ohio State. HIST 3301
1. In a short paragraph summarize the main arguments of the article by Emily Lynn Osborne, "The Circle of Iron" and explain what it teaches us about the power relations between French colonial rulers and indigenous West African elites.
2. In a short paragraph, summarize the main points of the short article, "Aba Women Riot" and explain the importance of the article in understanding the nature of colonial economy in West Africa and the role of women in that economy.