STANDARD WG.9c The student will analyze the characteristics of the Sub-Saharan African region by c) explaining important economic characteristics; Essential Understandings Essential Knowledge The limited economic development of Economic characteristics the Sub-Saharan economy can be Large percentage of population engaged in agriculture (primary activity) traced to many historical factors. Subsistence agriculture Colonial governments, for example, Nomadic herding structured many national economies to Slash-and-burn agriculture become mineral or commodity Plantation agriculture exporters. Cash crops and food crops Poorly developed infrastructure These economies are dependent on Substantial mineral wealth (diamonds, gold, and other metals) imports for equipment, capital goods, Major exporters of raw materials consumer goods, and technology. Wide range of per capita incomes Productivity that lags behind population growth
STANDARD WG.9c The student will analyze the characteristics of the Sub-Saharan African region by c) explaining important economic characteristics; Essential Understandings Essential Knowledge The limited economic development of the Sub-Saharan economy can be traced to many historical factors. Colonial governments, for example, structured many national economies to become mineral or commodity exporters. These economies are dependent on imports for equipment, capital goods, consumer goods, and technology. Economic characteristics Large percentage of population engaged in agriculture (primary activity) Subsistence agriculture Nomadic herding Slash-and-burn agriculture Plantation agriculture Cash crops and food crops Poorly developed infrastructure Substantial mineral wealth (diamonds, gold, and other metals) Major exporters of raw materials Wide range of per capita incomes Productivity that lags behind population growth
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