Chapter 19 - Decolonisation in Africa and Asia Flashcards
When did the EEC emerge?
1957
What did Britain want in West Africa (Gold Coast)?
Gradual and managed change
What did the 1946 Burns Constitution mean?
Established a legislative council of 12 British nominees and 18 elected African members
Who found the CPP?
Kwame Nkrumah
When did the CPP win 2/3 majority in Legislative Assembly?
1951
When Nkruma become the Prime Minister?
1952
When did Togoland vote for the Gold Coast to be unified?
1956
When did the Gold Coast become independent?
1957 - Ghana
What was the Macpherson Constitution of 1951?
Extended the right to vote and created a National Council of Ministers
When did Nigeria gain independence?
1960
What did rapid economic growth mean for East Africa?
Urbanisation, greater political consciousness and nationalism
When did the Afrikaner Nationalist Party win power and start apartheid?
1948
How did South Africa respond to protesters?
Brutally supressed them - 69 protest died
What is the CAF?
Central African Federation
When did Malawi and Zambia gain independence?
1960s
When did Rhodesia become a Republic?
1969 - entered guerrilla war with African nationalists and ruling white people
When did Burma gain independence?
1948 - after violent protests from nationalists
When did the AFPFL form a a constituent assembly in Burma?
1948 - won massive majority in election
Why was Aung Sung assassinated?
Due to disagreements within the AFPFL
What did Burma do after becoming independent?
Rejected the Commonwealth and turned its back on Britain
What problems did the British face in Malaya?
Ethnic tensions, between the Chinese, Indians and the Malay people
How large was the Chinese population in Malaya?
1957 - the Chinese composed 45% of the population
What was the Federation of Malaya Executive Council?
7 official and 7 unofficial members, headed by the British High Commissioner which held the real power
What is the Federation of Malaya Legislative Council?
62 members representing the various states and other groups
This became an elected body in 1955
When was a State of Emergency declared in Malaya?
1948
When was Sir Henry Gurney assassinated?
1951 - the British High Commissioner - killed by communist insurgents
What was the Reid Commission?
1955 - drew up a new democratic constitution
When did Malaya gain independence?
1957
When did Singapore receive its own government?
1947-48 with an Executive and Legislative Council
Who had the right to vote in Singapore?
Only British subjects had the vote which was 10% of the population in Singapore
How was the Legislative council enlarged?
Legislative Council was enlarged to 32 seats, with 25 of these chosen by an electorate of 300,000
Which party dominated the first council?
Singapore Progressive Party(SPP), a conservative group
However, their influence was hindered with the emergence of left wing parties such as the Labour Front and PAP
When did Singapore get full internal self-government?
1957
When was the State of Singapore Act made?
1958
When did Lee Kuan Yew come to power?
1959 - he was a part of the PAP
When was Singapore expelled from Malaysia?
1965
When did Singapore gain independence?
1965
