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Chapter 19 - Decolonisation in Africa and Asia Flashcards

1
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When did the EEC emerge?

A

1957

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2
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What did Britain want in West Africa (Gold Coast)?

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Gradual and managed change

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3
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What did the 1946 Burns Constitution mean?

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Established a legislative council of 12 British nominees and 18 elected African members

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4
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Who found the CPP?

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Kwame Nkrumah

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5
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When did the CPP win 2/3 majority in Legislative Assembly?

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1951

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6
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When Nkruma become the Prime Minister?

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1952

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7
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When did Togoland vote for the Gold Coast to be unified?

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1956

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8
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When did the Gold Coast become independent?

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1957 - Ghana

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9
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What was the Macpherson Constitution of 1951?

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Extended the right to vote and created a National Council of Ministers

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10
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When did Nigeria gain independence?

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1960

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11
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What did rapid economic growth mean for East Africa?

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Urbanisation, greater political consciousness and nationalism

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12
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When did the Afrikaner Nationalist Party win power and start apartheid?

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1948

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13
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How did South Africa respond to protesters?

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Brutally supressed them - 69 protest died

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14
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What is the CAF?

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Central African Federation

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15
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When did Malawi and Zambia gain independence?

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1960s

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16
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When did Rhodesia become a Republic?

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1969 - entered guerrilla war with African nationalists and ruling white people

17
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When did Burma gain independence?

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1948 - after violent protests from nationalists

18
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When did the AFPFL form a a constituent assembly in Burma?

A

1948 - won massive majority in election

19
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Why was Aung Sung assassinated?

A

Due to disagreements within the AFPFL

20
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What did Burma do after becoming independent?

A

Rejected the Commonwealth and turned its back on Britain

21
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What problems did the British face in Malaya?

A

Ethnic tensions, between the Chinese, Indians and the Malay people

22
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How large was the Chinese population in Malaya?

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1957 - the Chinese composed 45% of the population

23
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What was the Federation of Malaya Executive Council?

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7 official and 7 unofficial members, headed by the British High Commissioner which held the real power

24
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What is the Federation of Malaya Legislative Council?

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62 members representing the various states and other groups

This became an elected body in 1955

25
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When was a State of Emergency declared in Malaya?

A

1948

26
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When was Sir Henry Gurney assassinated?

A

1951 - the British High Commissioner - killed by communist insurgents

27
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What was the Reid Commission?

A

1955 - drew up a new democratic constitution

28
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When did Malaya gain independence?

A

1957

29
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When did Singapore receive its own government?

A

1947-48 with an Executive and Legislative Council

30
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Who had the right to vote in Singapore?

A

Only British subjects had the vote which was 10% of the population in Singapore

31
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How was the Legislative council enlarged?

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Legislative Council was enlarged to 32 seats, with 25 of these chosen by an electorate of 300,000

32
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Which party dominated the first council?

A

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

33
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When did Singapore get full internal self-government?

A

1957

34
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When was the State of Singapore Act made?

A

1958

35
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When did Lee Kuan Yew come to power?

A

1959 - he was a part of the PAP

36
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When was Singapore expelled from Malaysia?

A

1965

37
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When did Singapore gain independence?

A

1965

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