NECTA History Notes for Form 1–6 (CSEE & ACSEE

  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 ...

  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. 

  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...

                                                                                                  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...

  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 

  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 

  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