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Nationalism in Africa
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Top White Margin Page 91 SS7H1b.d.
b. Explain how nationalism led to independence in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. d. Explain the impact of the Pan-African movement.
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Top of page 91 Write the question and answer
Is there anything (a cause, a belief, a person) that you would be willing to fight or possibly die for?
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Definitions-page 91 Imperialism- complete control of a weaker nation’s social, economy, and government by a stronger nation Nationalism- pride in one’s country or culture Afrikaners- white settlers in South Africa
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Kenya Colonized by: Great Britain The British:
Took land, charged hut and poll taxes, made Kenyans work as slaves on British plantations Identity cards restricted movement
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Kenya Organizations were formed 1950’s Jomo Kenyatta arrested
Peaceful and violent demonstrations held 1950’s Jomo Kenyatta arrested sparked Kenyans to fight to the bitter end Guerilla fighters fought British troops until Britain released Kenyatta and left Dec. 12, 1963 – Kenya won their independence
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South Africa Colonized by: Great Britain Afrikaners:
Gained freedom around 1900 Afrikaners: Controlled the government, only whites could vote, blacks lived in Homelands Identity cards restricted movement
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South Africa Organizations were formed
Peaceful and violent demonstrations held Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years for protesting apartheid Mandela was freed in 1989 and was elected as the 1st black South African president in 1994.
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Nigeria Colonized by: Great Britain Organizations were formed
Became political parties that worked for Nigerian independence Late 1940’s and 50’s British let Nigerians elect their own government Independence- Oct. 1, 1960 Nigerians did not have to fight the British for independence
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