African independence

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What were the nationalist movements in African gold coast?	National congress of British West Africa- began 1920s-asked brits for more control of affairs(rejected)- by 1940s- several large independence movements in Nigeria, Gold coast, Gambia
Who was Kwame Nkrumah	1909-72- wrote book (Towards colonial Freedom) in 1947- became leader of Ghana which became republic 1960-1962- attempted assasination- 60s economy declined and police gained control (1966)
What impact did WW2 have on the gold coast?	brits not against independence but wanted a stable democracy
Who was Jomo Kenyatta?	(1891-1978)- involved in Kenyan independence movement- 1947 leader of KAU- 1953-61-imprisoned for maybe being mau mau member- 1963-became PM-1964- became president- banned opposition
What were the Kenyan Nationalist Movements?	Mau mau rebellion(8years)- persuaded Brits reforms necessary- gained independence on 12th dec 1963- 1950s mau mau foughts brits and hundreds were killed

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