What happened to Nkrumah between 1950 and 1952 in the Gold Coast
He was imprisoned in 1950 but in 1951 his party (CCP) won the general election and was released. He was elected Prime Minister in 1952 with members of the CCP as his government.
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What did the 1956 GB mandate entail?
Togoland voted to join the Gold Coast.
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When was the Gold Coast given Indepeendence and what did they choose to call their country?
Given indpependence 6 March 1957 and called themselves Ghana.
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What was the Richards Constitution of 1946?
Increased the African Representation but GB still retained power with Governor General appointed as Executive Council.
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How was Nigeria divided?
divided by ethnic group by the British and created seperate federations which were organised by regions.
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Why did nationalist pressures cause the chnage from the Richards constitution to the Macpherson Constitution?
Becuase the initial constitution created 3 different regions in the West, East and the South which was culturally insensitive
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What did the Macpherson Constitution entail?
Created National Council of ministers (185 seat federal House of Representatives). Regions were allowed to govern themselves with an elected assembly. New ethnic parties created ethnic + regional territory lines.
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What happened in 1959 in Nigeria that led to something else in 1960?
1959 federal elections led to granting Nigeria independence in October 1960
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When did Sierra Leone become independent?
1961
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How much did Nairobi's population increase by during World War 2?
50%
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What scheme was used in East Africa in the attempt by the British to create dollars they could use with the USA and when was it used?
Tanganyika Groundnut Scheme of 1946
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what pushed East Africa towards independence?
Failure of the Tanginyika Groundnut Scheme.
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When was the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya?
1952 to 1956
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What did the 1956 GB mandate entail?
Back
Togoland voted to join the Gold Coast.
Card 3
Front
When was the Gold Coast given Indepeendence and what did they choose to call their country?
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