Foreign Developments: Decolonisation Problems with British Guiana, Cyprus, Kenya Flashcards
When was British Guiana allowed to elect it’s own government? Who did they choose? Who was the leader?
They chose the People’s Progressive Party in 1953 led by Cheddi Jagan
What did Jagan propose in his season?
He would limit profits of foreign owned companies in the nation
What was significant about what Jagan said in his reform?
Most of the companies in British Guiana were British
How did Britain respond to Jagan?
Decided it was Communism and overthrew the government
Why was Cyprus of interest to Britain?
It was a way to keep Britain’s interests in the East of Suez
Which 2 main groups of people lived in Cyprus?
Greek Majority
Turkish minority
What did the Greek Majority want? What did Turkish people want?
Union with Greece, Turkish people did not want this
What happened in the course of attempting to make Cyprus independent were there?
Pro-Greek movement more militant resulting in NATO intervention
What could be a limitation of the Cyprus decolonisation difficulties?
Using an army to stop more militant moves could create more tension
When did Cyprus become independent?
1960
What movement in Kenya was killing people?
Mau-Mau rebellion
Who ran the Mau-Mau rebellion? What happened to him?
Jomo Kenyatta, he was imprisoned in 1953 by Britain
What was the impact of imprisoning Kenyatta?
The Mau-Mau rebellion strengthened
What event happened in Kenya which helped Kenya move to independence more?
In 1959, 11 Mau Mau were beaten to death by British Prison guards
When did Kenya gain independence?
1963
