Decolonization in Africa

Question 1

What was the first step in Ghana’s independence?

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Africans gained a majority in the parliament.

Question 2

The large number of casualties in the Nigerian civil war can be attributed to

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the many different factions at war with one another.

Question 3

Which major change took place in Nigeria in 1999?

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A civilian president was elected.

Question 4

What was a major contributor to unrest in Nigeria?

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its many ethnicities and religions

Question 5

Jomo Kenyatta caused discontent during his rule in Kenya by

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exhibiting favoritism toward the Kikuyu people.

Question 6

The economies of most African colonies were dependent on

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one or two crops.

Question 7

The chart below shows the percentage of total government revenue from oil in Nigeria between 1967 and 1990.

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Nigeria was generating greater revenue from oil in 1990 compared to previous years.

Question 8

European nations benefited from African colonies’

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labor and resources.

Question 9

What factors contributed to the military coup in Ghana?

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corruption and economic problems

Question 10

Why did corruption increase when opposition political parties were banned in Ghana?

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Nkrumah’s government held too much power, and officials could do whatever they wanted.

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