This annontation starts at I guess which is two lines before the end of the first page, but Hypothes.is doesn't like multipage annontations. I find it is very shocking about the lack of communication in this day and age. They were not entirely sure of what exactly was going on in Europe other than some problem was going on needing a forced recruitment of their young men. I cannot imagine being dragged into something against my will that I had no idea who was fighting over what and why they were fighting.

Was Ki-Zerbo and his Christian coreligionist reluctant/against rebelling against the French because they had been 'Westernized' by being Christians. Had they grown to accept and appreciate western ways?

Is this the beginning of the end of the psuedo-slavery that has been going on for so long? Is this the last instance that the West will use slavery?

The Africans wanted a peaceful like they had before white people came, however the white people only saw money and profits in Africa, no regards for human life. No regard for life even when they are practically begging for peace.

Even in small events of rebellion, the Africans tried to stay free; only to be enslaved/ordered to work. Truly a shame how strong the power of fear the white man had.

This is horrifying and extremely disturbing. The sense of a quota for people to keep limbs practically the worse thing imaginable for motivation to keep working.

The acts of empty words and purpose in actions. They are tricking the Africans into signing away their rights and making them 'slaves' and opening up the possibility of fully exploiting them.

This confirms my suspicions from earlier posts that they were trying to trick them by lying or stretching the truth for personal gains.

I think the scramble to get their own colonies up and started are because of two main reasons, one being fear of missing out on the profits that lied within Africa, and two being the fact none of the countries actually trusted one another to actually abide by the land divisions because there was really no empowering government body to enforce the regulations outside of themselves.

Did his involvement and passion for Africa end up hurting the content in the long term because of his fame his work in Europe? He cared so much about the continent, yet did the people he inspire share his values?

I find it interesting that he is such a well rounded and decorated explorer, yet such a poor family man. I think it may be because he was so obsessed with his passion he was unable to find a balance between his passion and personal life. Yet, he apparently treated those on expeditions than his family.

Is the city extremely bigoted because they are so strict for who they let in? Or is it because they are so strict of who they let in they are extremely bigoted? Which is the cause and which is the effect?

Why in most religions, must there be a Judgment Day of some sorts, like a day to end all days? What is the thought for the individual about that and the group who is preaching about the day?

I find it interesting that the prayer is eerily similar to a any other prayer in any other religion. By only changing a couple of key word, this prayer can be to the Christian God or the Jewish God. This era could've just as easily been a Christianity "invasion" or Judaism, it just so happened that Islam was being introduced into this area at the right time to take full advantage of the interconnected nature of the area.

What is the societal and/pr political impact of drumming? Is it from the previous cultures before Islam took over? Is it a religious ceremony? What is the importance of it, because it is mentioned multiple times.

This shows the fear that individuals had because of the slave trade. The slave trade turned civilizations against each other.

The slave trade made those in power the most greedy because they profited the most. The average members of societies were still humane to all humans they interacted with. This is shown by not turning Narwinba in to the head chief.

This exemplifies the impact that the slave trade had on societies. It lead to captures and disposals for profits regardless of the impact on the humans. It was looked as a means of profit and power.

When talking about who to blame, much of the western world is responsible for the exploitation of Africa. I find it interesting about being "not too specific" because from what I understand there are countless ways the West has exploited Africa. The way this is phrased, it is almost down plays the severity of the exploitation. It also seems to be deflecting the blame to China and India.

The don't ask, don't tell policy seems to be very prominent. Because it is all about the illusion of doing good work, when in reality the operation from afar is much better than up close and personal. It reminds me of a hot dog, everybody likes them, but no one wants to know how they are made.

This is interesting because by referring to black Africans as 'The People' is dehumanizing to them. Then with referencing 'People' as non-black Africans references that the western world has a larger influence of the course of the cou