inter war years-Africa Flashcards

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What was indirect rule?

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using local rulers and Britain is like a figure head
With less chance of rebellion cheaper and less effort

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2
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Name the colonies where indirect rule was used

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what’s Africa Uganda Nyasaland North Rhodesia Cameroon

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3
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Gives of some examples of white set colonies

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South Rhodesia Kenya South Africa

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4
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What were some of the key initiatives in colonies with indirect rule?

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increase living standards to consolidate the empire
Economic and social development to increase economic value of the empire

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5
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Give an example of two of the key initiatives taken out in colonies with indirect role

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in Sudan £3 million for the geziara cotton scheme in 1920
In West Africa, there was investment in schools and education

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give an example of a key initiative taken out in the white settler colonies

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In Kenya, power was given to the white settlers

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give an example of a key initiative taken out in the white settler colonies

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In Kenya, power was given to the white settlers

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how are projects in colonies with indirect rule funded?

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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

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9
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Through the developments or like there of in Africa, what can be suggested about British attitudes towards the empire in Africa?

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British simply wanted the Empire for their gain and they had no real care about the betterment of people

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10
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What were the three key factors for nationalism in Africa?

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Pan African Congress
North African Arabs have success
Victory for nationalism

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what is the pan African Congress?

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An organisation by Africans worldwide began in 1919 due to frustrations with European powers and led to demands for independence

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in what way did the North African Arabs have success?

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Egypt wanted to be independent
Protest swept the country and people were killed and arrest arrested
Egypt became independent February 19 22

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13
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How did most of Africa remain in the 1920s and 30s?

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Under European control

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14
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what desire grewbetween African people

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for reform and independence

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