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Experiencing Colonialism: Through a Ghanaian Lens

Experiencing Colonialism: Through a Ghanaian Lens

What was it like to live as a colonial subject? Of course, there many differing experiences, but we can get some answers by looking closely at Ghana as a case study.

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. When did the British conquer the area that is now Ghana?
  2. What was the Customs House used for under British rule?
  3. How did some Ghanaians resist while working at the Customs House?
  4. What kind of transportation did the British use to control cocoa exports?
  5. Why was the trotro system important for Ghanaians under colonial rule?