How does evidence shape Africa?

Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape Africa by focusing on Part three: Expansion and empire. Use the chronology of AC Britain: Migration, empires and the people: c790 to the present day, select named evidence connected to Study expansion in Africa, including causes and impact of British involvement, trade, missionary activity, South Africa, Egypt, Scramble for Africa, Cecil Rhodes,, and order events accurately, show movement from one development to the next, and avoid jumping chronology. End by answering the command word directly.

This exam-style task requires a developed historical argument rather than a list of facts. Begin with the relevant period from Paper 2 Section A: Thematic studies, then anchor the answer in Part three: Expansion and empire. The evidence should connect to Study expansion in Africa, including causes and impact of British involvement, trade, missionary activity, South Africa, Egypt, Scramble for Africa, Cecil Rhodes, and be explained through cause, consequence, change, continuity, significance or interpretation as appropriate. A strong final judgement shows why the selected evidence is more convincing than a vague or unsupported claim.