The Rise of Nationalism Flashcards
What were the White Highlands?
Fertile Area in central kenya.
Why was there controversy surrounding the White Highlands
The natives objected to the reservation of the White Highlands for Europeans, especially British war veterans.
What events effected the population of the Maasaii?
- Natural Disasters
- Smallpox epidemic
- Severe Drought
- Invasion of locusts
What % of the white highlands was former Maasai grazing grounds?
58%
What were the consequences of the 1901-2 famine?
The Kikuyu losing between twenty and fifty percent of their population on their frontier with the Maasai
What was Mumboism?
An early anti-colonial movement opposed to British rule
When was Mumboism founded?
1913
Who was Onyango Dunde?
Onyango Dunde proclaimed to have been sent by the serpent god of Lake Victoria, Mumbo to spread his teachings.
Why was Mumboism a threat to colonial rule?
There was strong sentiment to drive out the colonialists and their supporters and condemned their religion.
Who did Mumboism spread amongst?
Mumboism spread amongst Luo people and Kisii people.
What caused people to be interested in Mumboism?
- deteriorating agricultural, trade and health conditions among the Kisii people
2.fluctuating currency value, and the colonial administration’s increasingly burdensome demands concerning taxation
Who were the leaders of Mumboism?
1.Mosi Auma of Kabondo
2.Nyakundi of Kitutu
3. Omwenga of Wanjare.
Why did the Kisii people increasingly support Mumboism after World War I?
Due to frustration with colonial policies, deteriorating agricultural and trade conditions, currency fluctuations, and increased taxation and labor demands.
Under whose protection did European missionaries settle in the region in the 1840s?
Zanzibar
What was the Carrier Corps?
A: A labor corps created in Kenya during World War I, where over 400,000 African men were recruited or conscripted to support the British war effort.
