World Wars and their Impact in East Africa – Sample Activity

Context

The people in northeastern Uganda are faced with a lot of insecurity due to cattle rustling and land wrangles in the Karamoja region, Teso region and neighbouring western Kenya. The Government of Uganda has taken the step of involving the local people in these regions to help contain these conflicts.

Support Material

Task

As the chief adviser to the Minister of Defence and Security of Uganda, write a report on the consequences of this conflict for the communities.

Chapter Summary
In sub-topic 3.1, you have learnt that World War I started in Europe and was caused by economic greed and the arrogance of European powers. The clashes in pursuit of economic interests and dominance created suspicion and resulted in an arms race, and later the formation
of alliances in preparation for war.