Africa During the Cold War: Decolonization

What was France's desire for its African colonies?

• Colonies would be self-governed, using locals in positions of authority

• Colonies would be part of France, ruled by the French government

• Colonies would become self-sufficient and independent

During the Cold War, the French gov't offered their French colonies the choice of joining the "French Community" or becoming independent. If they chose independence, the consequence would be:

• French assistance it establishing new governments and growing their economy

• French interference and invasion in retaliation for becoming independent

• complete independence, including the end of all French aide & assistance

In Rwanda, there was a genocide that occurred by the Hutu people against which other Africans?

• Tutsi

• Zulu

• Boers

Which country did Angola gain its independence from in 1975

• South Africa
• Spain
• Portugal

The Apartheid system existed in which country?

• Botswana
• South Africa
• Namibia

The goals of African nations during the post WW2 and Cold War Era was-

• a divided continent under US or USSR control

• unified independent states able to determine their own futures.

• I have no clue- I haven't been listening at all.