Africa Decolonization

What time period saw the majority of African countries achieve independence?

• 1925 - 1949

• 1950 - 1974

• 1975 - 1999

• 2000 and later

What triggered the rise of African independence movements?

• The end of colonial rule

• Economic crises

• The World Wars

• Discovery of natural resources

Who led the African independence movements as mentioned in the lecture?

• Local warlords

• Foreign advisors

• Intellectuals educated in the West

• Colonial governments

What factors contributed to the dissatisfaction among Africans regarding imperial conditions?

• Economic exploitation and lack of political representation

• Improved healthcare and education

• Increased trade opportunities

• Working conditions, brutality, racism

What was the primary goal of Britain and France in maintaining ties with their former African colonies after decolonization?

• To promote democratic governments

• To establish military bases

• To maintain profitable economic relationships

• To encourage cultural exchanges

What did Britain and France invest in within their former African colonies to maintain influence?

• Military technology

• Infrastructure and education

• Healthcare systems

• Tourism industries

How did the economies of African countries remain after the colonial powers left?

• They became quickly self-sufficient

• They remained weak and dependent on former colonial powers

• They thrived by exporting manufactured goods

• They shifted entirely to service-based economies

What did the economies of former African colonies primarily rely on?

• Research and Technology development

• Service sector and tourism

• Raw materials and cash crops

• Importing luxury goods and furs

What year did Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast) gain independence, becoming the first independent black African country?

• 1957

• 1960

• 1948

• 1963

Who was the leader of Ghana at the time of its independence in 1957?

• Kwame Nkrumah

• Jomo Kenyatta

• Nelson Mandela

• Julius Nyerere