British Colonial Actions in Kenya

What was the main claim of the Kenyan petitioners in 2009?

• They demanded independence from Britain.

• They sought to expand British colonial rule.

• They claimed human rights abuses during the 1950s.

• They wanted to establish a new government.

What did the court order in response to the historian's testimony?

• The arrest of British officials.

• The release of relevant documents.

• The destruction of all colonial files.

• The return of stolen artifacts.

What was the purpose of Operation Legacy?

• To promote British culture in colonies.

• To destroy or hide incriminating documents.

• To build new infrastructure in colonies.

• To educate colonial subjects.

How many hidden Operation Legacy files were discovered during the trial?

• Over 1,000 files.

• More than 20,000 files.

• About 500 files.

• Less than 100 files.

What actions did the British colonial administration take in Kenya?

• They established democratic institutions.

• They forcibly removed people from their lands.

• They provided free education.

• They promoted local businesses.

What was the Kenya Land and Freedom Army's main goal?

• To negotiate peace with the British.

• To remove white settlers and overthrow the colonial government.

• To establish a new trade route.

• To build new infrastructure.

What did the newly revealed documents confirm about British actions in Kenya?

• They confirmed peaceful negotiations.

• They confirmed educational advancements.

• They confirmed severe abuses against resistance participants.

• They confirmed economic prosperity.

What was the British government's response to the new evidence?

• They ignored the claims.

• They denied all allegations.

• They increased colonial control.

• They issued a formal apology and financial settlement.

What impact did the original claimants have on history?

• They were forgotten over time.

• They paved the way for historical rewriting.

• They were imprisoned for their actions.

• They supported British colonial myths.

What myth about British colonialism was challenged by the uncovered files?

• That it was technologically advanced.

• That it was economically weak.

• That it was a violent regime.

• That it was a benevolent institution.