Chapter 19 (not necessary) Flashcards
5 reasons for decolonialisation
The economic impact of the Second World War
The changed international situation
The emergence of powerful nationalist movements in the colonies
Changing priorities in Europe
Specific problems
What helped nationalist ideas to spread in Africa?
WW2 had accelerated the economic growth in response to the needs of the war efforts
+ industrialisation = nationalist ideas thrived and spread
What did the 1946 Burns Constitution state?
Gold Coast
established a Legislative Council of 12 British nominees and 18 African members
Impact of Kwame Nkrumah
Imprisoned in 1948 - popularity grew
founded the Convention People’s Party 1949
Given prime ministership in 1952
When did the Gold Coast gain independence?
6 March 1957 as Ghana
1946, Richards Constitution
Nigeria
- greater African representation
- Legislative Council and regional assemblies
What followed the Richards Constitution (1946)
The Macpherson Constitution 1951
1951, Macpherson Constitution
Nigeria
- extended the right to vote
- National Council of Ministers answerable to a 185 seat Federal House of Representatives
- Tensions between Federal House and regional governments
When did Nigeria moved towards full independence?
October 1960
When, where, why : Mau Mau risings
When: 1952-1956
Where : East Africa
Why Kikuyu people being expelled from their lands
What did the CAF consist of
Northern and Southern Rhodesia
Nyasaland