East Africa- Uganda

Question 1

During the 1930s-1940s why was there growing resentment?

Answer 1

-British supported Indians continual dominance of the cotton and sugar plantation economy

Question 2

What happened in 1949?

Answer 2

Wave of unrest and riots
The Governor blames the riots on communist and rejects any reforms

Question 3

Who was appointed as Governor in 1952?

Answer 3

Sir Andrew Cohen
(Tasked with preparing Uganda for independence)

Question 4

What did Sir Andrew Cohen do?

Answer 4

-economic reforms
-reorganised the Legislative Council to be fully representative of the Ugandan population
-Refused the suggestion of an East African Federation by the colonial secretary in 1953
-Deported Kabaka Mutesa

Question 5

After the deporting of Kabaka Mutesa what was the Uganda’s people’s attitude?

Answer 5

Two years of unrest and obstruction of British rule

Question 6

Who formed the Uganda People’s Congress?

Answer 6

Milton Obote

Question 7

When was the conference in London to confirm plans for independence?

Answer 7

1960

Question 8

When did Uganda gain independence?

Answer 8

1962
Prime Minister- Milton Obote
President- Kabaka Mutesa