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Africa since independence — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 12 · History

Africa since independence revision notes for ICSE Class 12 History: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 12 History syllabus.

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1. Common problems faced by African states after independence

  • Most African states inherited weak political institutions after colonial rule.
  • Many countries contained several tribes or ethnic groups that had been held together by colonial powers.
  • After independence, tribal loyalty often became stronger than national loyalty.
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2. Ghana: from Nkrumah to Rawlings

  • Kwame Nkrumah ruled Ghana from independence in 1957 until his removal by the army in 1966.
  • He supported industrialization, village projects, and the Volta Dam project, which began in 1961.
  • Nkrumah strongly supported pan-African unity and supported the Organization of African Unity, set up in 1963.
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3. Nigeria: civil war, military rule, and oil wealth

  • Nigeria gained independence in 1960.
  • Nnamdi Azikiwe became president when Nigeria became a republic in 1963.
  • Nigeria's oil exports produced about 80 per cent of its annual income.
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4. Tanzania: Nyerere, Ujamaa, and limits of socialism

  • Tanganyika became independent in 1961 and joined Zanzibar in 1964 to form Tanzania.
  • Julius Nyerere ruled Tanzania from independence until retiring in 1985.
  • Tanzania was one of the poorest states in Africa and depended heavily on coffee.

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Many African states contained several tribesAfrican states remained dependent on westernSome leaders influenced by Marxist ideasMany states had little industryWhen elected governments failed to solve

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Key topics in Africa since independence include Common problems faced by African states after independence, Ghana: from Nkrumah to Rawlings, Nigeria: civil war, military rule, and oil wealth, Tanzania: Nyerere, Ujamaa, and limits of socialism. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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