inter war years-Africa Flashcards
What was indirect rule?
using local rulers and Britain is like a figure head
With less chance of rebellion cheaper and less effort
Name the colonies where indirect rule was used
west Africa
Uganda
Nyasaland
North Rhodesia
Cameroon
Gives of some examples of white set colonies
South Rhodesia Kenya South Africa
What were some of the key initiatives in colonies with indirect rule?
increase living standards to consolidate the empire
Economic and social development to increase economic value of the empire
Give an example of two of the key initiatives taken out in colonies with indirect role
in Sudan £3 million for the geziara cotton scheme in 1920
In West Africa, there was investment in schools and education
give an example of a key initiative taken out in the white settler colonies
In Kenya, power was given to the white settlers
how are projects in colonies with indirect rule funded?
They were self financed by the colonies through tax collection which led to the great depression having a knock on effect in the African economics
Through the developments or like there of in Africa, what can be suggested about British attitudes towards the empire in Africa?
British simply wanted the Empire for their gain and they had no real care about the betterment of people
What were the three key factors for nationalism in Africa?
Pan African Congress
North African Arabs have success
Victory for nationalism
what is the pan African Congress?
An organisation by Africans worldwide began in 1919 due to frustrations with European powers and led to demands for independence
in what way did the North African Arabs have success?
Egypt wanted to be independent
Protest swept the country and people were killed and arrest arrested
Egypt became independent February 19 22
How did most of Africa remain in the 1920s and 30s?
Under European control
what desire grewbetween African people
for reform and independence
