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Which African countries had the bloodiest struggle for independence?
Which African countries had the bloodiest struggle for independence?
- West African French colonies
- British colonies like Kenya and Ghana
- French colonies like Algeria (correct)
- Portuguese colonies like Mozambique and Angola
What was the main reason some African states achieved independence fairly smoothly?
What was the main reason some African states achieved independence fairly smoothly?
- They had strong political leadership
- They had the support of the international community
- They negotiated peacefully with the colonial powers
- They had no white settlers (correct)
Who became the first president of Algeria after it achieved independence from France?
Who became the first president of Algeria after it achieved independence from France?
- Samora Machel
- Ahmed Ben Bella (correct)
- Kwame Nkrumah
- Jomo Kenyatta
Who became the first president of Nigeria after it gained independence?
Who became the first president of Nigeria after it gained independence?
What were the two main courses that national liberation movements took in Africa?
What were the two main courses that national liberation movements took in Africa?
Which country changed its name from the Gold Coast to Ghana upon gaining independence?
Which country changed its name from the Gold Coast to Ghana upon gaining independence?
Which Portuguese colony achieved independence under the leadership of Samora Machel?
Which Portuguese colony achieved independence under the leadership of Samora Machel?
Which British colony achieved independence in 1963 with Jomo Kenyatta as its first president?
Which British colony achieved independence in 1963 with Jomo Kenyatta as its first president?
Study Notes
- African countries achieved independence through violent and non-violent struggles post World War II.
- Non-violent independence was smoother in African states without white settlers, such as the West African French colonies that gained independence by 1960.
- Violent struggles for independence occurred in colonies with white settlers, like the bloodiest wars against the French that led to Algeria's independence in 1962.
- Portuguese colonies like Mozambique and Angola achieved independence through armed struggle in the 1970s.
- British colonies like Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria gained independence through various means in the 1950s and 1960s with notable leaders like Jomo Kenyatta, Kwame Nkrumah, and Nnamdi Azikwe.
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Explore the resistance to colonial rule in African countries following World War II. Learn about the national liberation movements that took place, with a focus on both violent and non-violent approaches. Discover which African countries achieved independence through bloodiest struggles.
