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Ghana's contribution to ECOWAS

 Ghana, as one of the founding and active members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has made significant contributions to the organization's objectives and activities. Some of Ghana's key contributions to ECOWAS are as follows: Commitment to Regional Integration: Ghana has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to regional integration within ECOWAS. It actively participates in regional meetings, summits, and conferences, contributing to the decision-making processes and policy formulations of the organization. Promotion of Democracy and Good Governance: Ghana is known for its stable democracy and good governance practices. As a member of ECOWAS, Ghana has been actively involved in promoting democratic principles, conducting free and fair elections, and supporting democratic transitions in other member states. Advocacy for Peace and Security: Ghana has played an important role in advocating for peace and security in the West African region. It has...
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  The role of Kwame Nkrumah in the struggle of Ghana’s independence in 1957. -        His role in Pan – Africansim congress made him the best choice among elites to carry on party affairs -        His arrest and subsequent deportation to the North of Ghana popularized him among the Ghanaians. -        He founded the Conventional Peoples Party which advocated for radicalism in agitating for independence. -        CPP protested colonialism and the authority   wielded by the Ashanti chiefdoms whose royal families wielded immense power -        He was innovative in politics (had Red, white and green flag for his party, party slogans and songs) which made the party vibrant among the youth. -        His eloquence in speech making against colonialism. -        He ...
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  1.       Factors for the growth of nationalism in Ghana.          -        Young Western educated people. These had elementary education but could not secure jobs. -        Smaller group of Africans with higher education who could articulate the grievances of their people. -        Farmers were upset by the meagreprofits they received from the sale of cocoa to European firms -        Ordering of Africans to cut down their cocoa tree after an outbreak of the “Swollen shoot” disease -        Ex-servicemen had gained exposure and confidence to deal with the Europeans The government granted trading licenses selectively to European traders denying Africans. 
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  Six reasons why indirectrule failed in SouthernNigeria                 -        There was lack of unity in the South due to many ethnic groups with diverse cultures, religion and languages -        The Yoruba  were given excessive powers and this caused resentment and discontent among the people -        The warrant chiefs were unpopular because they had no traditional claim to office and were imposed on the people by the British -        The educated elite were ignored by the government and relegated and relegated to minor positions. This provoked resentment among the people. -        The people were opposed to direct taxation, forced labour and this had in 1918 culminated in the Igbo riots -        Southern Nigeria did not have a centralized gov...
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                                                                                                  Any six 6 x 2 = 12 Marks 1.       a. Characteristics of indirect rule                        -        African chiefs and headmen were appointed to rule the Africans -        Colonies were divided into provinces, districts and d...
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  Results of Lewanika’s collaboration with the British. -        The Lozi people lost their independence -        Lewanika was made a paramount chief -        Lewanika was protected from his enemies such as the Germans, Boers, Ndebele and the Portuguese -        The Lozi got were given western education and western medicine -        The Lozi got imported goods from the British such as clothes, guns etc -        The Lozi were subjected to economic exploitation such as forced labour and taxation 
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  1.       Terms of the lochner -  Lewanika treaty of 1890                      -        BSAC would have exclusive mining rights in Bulozi -        Lewanika would be paid 200 pounds a year and royalties of 4% of all mineral in the area -        BSAC would build schools and promote trade -        Bulozi would be protected from external attacks -        Lewanika would be a constitutional king  A British resident would be posted to the area to monitor BSAC activities advice Lewanika 
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  1.       Characteristics of industrial revolution in Europe. -        Use of steam power as source of energy -        Rise of modern capitalism -        Goods were produced on large scale due to introduction of machines -        Rise of the factory system in towns instead of cottage industries -        Use of machines to replace human and animals labour -        Development of trade – union movement Improved living standards 
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