West Africa- Sierra Leone Flashcards
1
Q
During the 1930s what type of activist groups were growing?
A
Left wing activist groups
e.g West Africa Youth League
2
Q
Post WW2 increased politicisation led to the founding of what party in 1951?
A
Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP)
3
Q
Who was the leader of the SLPP?
A
Dr Milton Margai
4
Q
When was the first national election and who won?
A
1957
SLPP won overwhelming majority
5
Q
What year was the constitutional conference in London?
A
1960
6
Q
When did Sierra Leone gain independence?
A
1961
