How did natural drought and colonial land control together deepen the Maasai crisis?
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Correct answer: Drought reduced resources and land control blocked access to alternative pastures
Drought caused shortages of water, grass and fodder, making it difficult for the Maasai to sustain their livestock. In a drought, pastoralists normally move to other grazing areas, but colonial authorities enclosed fertile land for settlements, cultivation and game reserves. This restricted access to alternative pastures and made the crisis worse. Option B is the opposite of the historical situation because drought does not increase grazing land. Exam tip: state the combined effect of environmental stress and colonial policy.
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Drought reduced resources and land control blocked access to alternative pastures
Why is this the correct answer?
Drought caused shortages of water, grass and fodder, making it difficult for the Maasai to sustain their livestock. In a drought, pastoralists normally move to other grazing areas, but colonial authorities enclosed fertile land for settlements, cultivation and game reserves. This restricted access to alternative pastures and made the crisis worse. Option B is the opposite of the historical situation because drought does not increase grazing land. Exam tip: state the combined effect of environmental stress and colonial policy.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Pastoralists in the Modern World. Topic: Pastoralism in Africa.
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