Attainment Of Independence - Political Development ,1950 - 1957 Flashcards
Who was the first Prime Minister of Ghana?
Kwame Nkrumah
What year did Ghana gain independence from British colonial rule?
1957
Which political party did Kwame Nkrumah lead in Ghana?
Convention People’s Party (CPP)
What was the name of the movement led by Kwame Nkrumah for Ghana’s independence?
Positive Action Campaign
Who was the British Governor-General of the Gold Coast during the independence movement?
Charles Arden-Clarke
What was the name of the first constitution of Ghana enacted in 1951?
The Gold Coast Constitution of 1951
Which event marked the beginning of the independence struggle in Ghana?
The 1948 Accra Riots
What was the main goal of the CPP under Kwame Nkrumah’s leadership?
To achieve independence for Ghana
What was the name of the nationalist newspaper founded by Kwame Nkrumah?
The African Star
What was the slogan of the CPP in Ghana’s independence movement?
Self-Government Now
Which British colony did Ghana become independent from?
Gold Coast
Who was the first President of Ghana after independence?
Kwame Nkrumah
What was the name of the first Ghanaian political party to win a majority in the Legislative Assembly?
Convention People’s Party (CPP)
What was the name of the British colonial governor who clashed with Kwame Nkrumah during the independence movement?
Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg
What was the name of the first general election held in Ghana after independence?
The 1954 general election
