measures introduced by british government in Africa
Dear Student,
The European colonial powers began dividing Africa in order to get control of the African continent during the late 19th century.
The Maasailand was cut into half in 1885 dividing it into British Kenya and German Tanganyika. During the First World War, the British took the control of Tanganyika.
Due to this the Maasai lost more than 60% of their pastureland and were confined to an arid zone with poor pastures and uncertain rainfall.
Large areas of grazing land were also turned into game reserves. The Maasai could no longer hunt nor graze their animals in these areas.
The new system of territorial boundaries restricted their movements. They were required to get special permits in order to move.
Hope this helps
Regards
Jaya
The European colonial powers began dividing Africa in order to get control of the African continent during the late 19th century.
The Maasailand was cut into half in 1885 dividing it into British Kenya and German Tanganyika. During the First World War, the British took the control of Tanganyika.
Due to this the Maasai lost more than 60% of their pastureland and were confined to an arid zone with poor pastures and uncertain rainfall.
Large areas of grazing land were also turned into game reserves. The Maasai could no longer hunt nor graze their animals in these areas.
The new system of territorial boundaries restricted their movements. They were required to get special permits in order to move.
Hope this helps
Regards
Jaya