Annotated bibliography

Brad Dimock
ENGL. 102-066
April 7, 2008
SWA #8 & 9: Annotated Bibliography

Atofarati, Abubakar A. “The Nigerian Civil War, Causes, Strategies, And Lessons Learnt.” African Master Web (1992). 7 April 2008 .
The Nigerian Civil War, Causes, Strategies, And Lessons Learnt, provides information on how the war was started, the history of Nigeria, as well as many details on the Military aspects of the war. The information I have obtained from this article is that the war was between the “Eastern Region” of Nigeria and the rest of the country. The Eastern Region declared itself an independent state which was seen by the Nigerian Government as an act of succession. This information is important to me to learn the details behind why the civil war started.

“Chinua Achebe.” kirjasto.sci.fi (2002). 7 April 2008 .
Chinua Achebe, is a biography on the life of Chinua Achebe and his accomplishments. The information I have gathered from this article is that Achebe was in the Biafran government service during the time of the Nigerian Civil War. In 1967 Achebe cofounded a publishing company at Emgu with his friend who was killed during the Nigerian Civil War. The information in this article is very helpful for my essay. It helps me establish credibility of the essay and helps me to better understand the background of the essay.

“Nigerian Civil War.” Wikipedia (29 March 2008). 7 April 2008 .
This article, Nigerian Civil War, gives a complete description on the Civil War. From what caused the civil war to every military aspect during the civil war. The important information gathered from this article for the purpose of my essay is that the war began in 1967 when the Nigerian Government took action to retake the secessionist territory. Biafran forces responded with an offensive attack but surrendered in 1970 which ended the war. About 3 million people were estimated to have died from the conflict, mostly from hunger and disease. The Nigerian Government changed its currency during the war so that Biafran supplies of pre-war Nigerian currency were no longer honored. This information helps me grasp how and when the Nigerian War started as well as the toll it had on Nigeria and its citizens and the currency issue helps me understand the reason why money and the different currencies were talked about in the story.

“Nigeria.” Information Please (2008). 7 April 2008 .
The article, Nigeria, provides information on the Geography, Government, History, and demographics on Nigeria. From this article I have gathered that 40 percent of Nigeria consists of Christians and that Muslin Hausas in the North massacred the predominately Christian Ibos in the east. Ibos took refuge in the east and declared independence as the republic of Biafria. This information is important to my essay because it helps me understand the meaning behind the phrase “Nothing puzzles God,” seen throughout the story. It also helps me understand why the Eastern Region of Nigeria succeeded.

“The Federal Republic of Nigeria.” Global Literacy Project Inc. 7 April 2008 .
The Federal Republic of Nigeria article, discussed the economy, demographics, government, and literature. The information most important to me from this article is about the economy. In 1966, the Nigerian Military took over the government which led to the collapse in the Nigerian economy. This information might help me realize the importance of the different currencies throughout the story.

Uche, Chibuike. “Money Matters in a War Economy: The Biafran Experience.” EBSCOhost. 7 April 2008 .
Money Matters in a War Economy: The Biafran Experience, is an article on the Economy aspects of the Nigerian Civil War. The information I found that is most helpful for my essay is that in 1970 the government instructed all holders of Biafran currency and old Nigerian currency to register and deposit such currencies with government designated agents. The government paid a flat rate 20 pounds in exchange. This information helps me realize the importance of the currency talked about throughout the essay and about the 20 pounds the man received in exchange for her rebel money.