Quiz & Flashcards: Gr 11 History Gold Coast to Ghana

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What was unique about the 'Gold Coast' colony?

It was a French colony

It exhibited a blend of traditional societies and a modern colonial economy (correct)

It was an independent nation

It was a settler economy

Who initially supported colonial rule in the 'Gold Coast'?

Rural farmers

British colonial administrators

Traditional chiefs

Educated Africans (correct)

What was the role of traditional chiefs in the 'Gold Coast' colony?

To administer colonial policies (correct)

To manage gold mines and cocoa plantations

To lead the nationalist movement

To protest against colonial rule

What was the economic basis of the 'Gold Coast' colony?

Resource extraction and agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What was the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) founded in 1919?

An early effort to seek greater political inclusion and reform Signup and view all the answers

Who influenced the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA)?

Marcus Garvey Signup and view all the answers

What was the demographic distinction that laid a foundation for nationalist sentiments?

Between the wealthy, western-educated Africans and the rural farmers Signup and view all the answers

What global event had an impact on the transformation of the 'Gold Coast' to Ghana?

World War II Signup and view all the answers

What event catalyzed widespread unrest among the urban working class in 1948?

Police shooting at protesting ex-servicemen Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Convention People's Party?

Immediate independence from British colonial rule Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the 1951 elections in the Gold Coast?

The Convention People's Party won the majority of seats Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the campaign launched by the Convention People's Party?

Positive Action Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Kwame Nkrumah's appointment as Prime Minister in 1951?

He worked towards full independence for the Gold Coast Signup and view all the answers

When did the Gold Coast officially gain independence and become known as Ghana?

March 6, 1957 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Atlantic Charter and World War II on the Gold Coast's educated elite?

They were inspired to demand independence. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the founder of the Convention People's Party (CPP)?

Kwame Nkrumah Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1948 Accra riots?

Widespread unrest and protests. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)?

Gradual reforms. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Convention People's Party's (CPP) victory in the 1951 elections?

Kwame Nkrumah was released from prison and appointed Prime Minister. Signup and view all the answers

On what date did the Gold Coast officially gain independence and become known as Ghana?

March 6, 1957 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the educated elite's initial support for colonial rule?

Pathway to modernization Signup and view all the answers

What was the major consequence of the British leveraging traditional chiefs to administer colonial policies?

Creation of a dichotomy between the coastal elite and rural traditional leaders Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA)?

Greater political inclusion and reform Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying factor that contributed to the rise of nationalist sentiments in Ghana?

Socio-economic divisions between the wealthy and rural farmers Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the interplay between local socio-economic factors, the role of educated elites, and global events in Ghana?

Transformation from the 'Gold Coast' to Ghana Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'Gold Coast' in the context of African nationalism?

It was a British colony that exhibited a unique blend of traditional societies and modern colonial economy Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the educated elite in the early nationalist movement in Ghana?

They pushed for elected representation and greater political inclusion Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of global events on the transformation of the 'Gold Coast' to Ghana?

It catalyzed widespread unrest among the urban working class Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Atlantic Charter and World War II on the Gold Coast's educated elite?

They were exposed to the contradictions of colonial rule and inspired demands for independence. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the 1948 Accra riots?

The riots led to widespread unrest among the urban working class. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)?

To demand gradual reforms. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Convention People's Party's (CPP) victory in the 1951 elections?

Kwame Nkrumah was released from prison and became the Prime Minister. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the 'Positive Action' campaign launched by the Convention People's Party (CPP)?

To combine strikes and non-violent protests for immediate independence. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of March 6, 1957?

The Gold Coast gained independence and became known as Ghana. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary driving force behind the emergence of a class of educated Africans in the Gold Coast?

The British colonial administration's desire to create a local elite Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying consequence of the socio-economic divisions in the Gold Coast?

The sharpening of distinctions between the wealthy and rural farmers Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the educated elite in their initial support for colonial rule?

To modernize their societies without fully understanding the accompanying exploitations Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) in the context of Ghana's nationalist movement?

It was an early effort by the educated elite to seek greater political inclusion and reform Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the interplay between local socio-economic factors, the role of educated elites, and global events in Ghana?

The transformation of the Gold Coast to Ghana Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the British leveraging traditional chiefs to administer colonial policies?

The creation of a dichotomy between the coastal elite and rural traditional leaders Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying factor that contributed to the rise of nationalist sentiments in Ghana?

The socio-economic divisions between the wealthy and rural farmers Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'Gold Coast' in the context of African nationalism?

It marked a significant chapter in the history of African nationalism and anti-colonial movements Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Atlantic Charter and World War II on the Gold Coast's educated elite?

It exposed the contradictions of colonial rule and inspired demands for independence. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1948 Accra riots?

The riots catalyzed widespread unrest among the urban working class. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Convention People's Party?

To advocate for immediate independence through non-violent protests. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Convention People's Party's victory in the 1951 elections?

Kwame Nkrumah was appointed as the Prime Minister. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of March 6, 1957?

The Gold Coast gained independence from Britain. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary driving force behind the emergence of a class of educated Africans in the Gold Coast?

Access to modern education and social mobility Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the socio-economic divisions in the Gold Coast?

Sharpening of distinctions between the wealthy and rural farmers Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) in the context of Ghana's nationalist movement?

It was a early effort to seek greater political inclusion and reform Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying consequence of the British leveraging traditional chiefs to administer colonial policies?

Creation of a dichotomy between the coastal elite and rural traditional leaders Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the interplay between local socio-economic factors, the role of educated elites, and global events in Ghana?

Transformation from the 'Gold Coast' to Ghana Signup and view all the answers

Gr 11 History Ch 4: From ‘Gold Coast’ to Ghana

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What was unique about the 'Gold Coast' colony?

Who initially supported colonial rule in the 'Gold Coast'?

What was the role of traditional chiefs in the 'Gold Coast' colony?

What was the economic basis of the 'Gold Coast' colony?

What was the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) founded in 1919?

Who influenced the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA)?

What was the demographic distinction that laid a foundation for nationalist sentiments?

What global event had an impact on the transformation of the 'Gold Coast' to Ghana?

What event catalyzed widespread unrest among the urban working class in 1948?

What was the main goal of the Convention People's Party?

What was the result of the 1951 elections in the Gold Coast?

What was the name of the campaign launched by the Convention People's Party?

What was the outcome of Kwame Nkrumah's appointment as Prime Minister in 1951?

When did the Gold Coast officially gain independence and become known as Ghana?

What was the primary consequence of the Atlantic Charter and World War II on the Gold Coast's educated elite?

Who was the founder of the Convention People's Party (CPP)?

What was the outcome of the 1948 Accra riots?

What was the primary goal of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)?

What was the outcome of the Convention People's Party's (CPP) victory in the 1951 elections?

On what date did the Gold Coast officially gain independence and become known as Ghana?

What was the primary motivation behind the educated elite's initial support for colonial rule?

What was the major consequence of the British leveraging traditional chiefs to administer colonial policies?

What was the primary goal of the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA)?

What was the underlying factor that contributed to the rise of nationalist sentiments in Ghana?

What was the outcome of the interplay between local socio-economic factors, the role of educated elites, and global events in Ghana?

What was the significance of the 'Gold Coast' in the context of African nationalism?

What was the role of the educated elite in the early nationalist movement in Ghana?

What was the impact of global events on the transformation of the 'Gold Coast' to Ghana?

What was the primary consequence of the Atlantic Charter and World War II on the Gold Coast's educated elite?

What was the main outcome of the 1948 Accra riots?

What was the primary goal of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC)?

What was the outcome of the Convention People's Party's (CPP) victory in the 1951 elections?

What was the primary goal of the 'Positive Action' campaign launched by the Convention People's Party (CPP)?

What was the significance of March 6, 1957?

What was the primary driving force behind the emergence of a class of educated Africans in the Gold Coast?

What was the underlying consequence of the socio-economic divisions in the Gold Coast?

What was the primary goal of the educated elite in their initial support for colonial rule?

What was the significance of the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) in the context of Ghana's nationalist movement?

What was the outcome of the interplay between local socio-economic factors, the role of educated elites, and global events in Ghana?

What was the primary consequence of the British leveraging traditional chiefs to administer colonial policies?

What was the underlying factor that contributed to the rise of nationalist sentiments in Ghana?

What was the significance of the 'Gold Coast' in the context of African nationalism?

What was the primary consequence of the Atlantic Charter and World War II on the Gold Coast's educated elite?

What was the outcome of the 1948 Accra riots?

What was the primary goal of the Convention People's Party?

What was the outcome of the Convention People's Party's victory in the 1951 elections?

What was the significance of March 6, 1957?

What was the primary driving force behind the emergence of a class of educated Africans in the Gold Coast?

What was the outcome of the socio-economic divisions in the Gold Coast?

What was the significance of the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) in the context of Ghana's nationalist movement?

What was the underlying consequence of the British leveraging traditional chiefs to administer colonial policies?

What was the primary consequence of the interplay between local socio-economic factors, the role of educated elites, and global events in Ghana?

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