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Why was this region called the Gold Coast?
It was rich in gold.
Name two popular products that came out of Ghana.
Gold, cocoa beans, and rubber.
What religion did the British introduce?
Christianity/Catholicism
How did the British promote religion in Ghana?
They started Mission schools.
Which historical figure attended mission schools in Ghana?
Kwame Nkrumah
Explain what Pan-Africanism is.
The belief that all Africans and African-descended people should unite against oppression.
What is Marxism?
The ideology that promotes central-government control, shared wealth, and limited private ownership.
What ideology did Kwame Nkrumah create?
Nkrumaism.
Name TWO writers that inspired Nkrumah.
De Bois, Marcus Garvey and Karl Marx
What is the significance of the 5th-Pan Africanist congress?
It was the first time that Africans were present and it was the first time that the end to colonial rule was called for.
When did Nkrumah join the UGCC?
1945
What does UGCC stand for?
United Gold Coast Convention
What did Nkrumah change about the UGCC?
It used to be for the educated elite, but now it appealed to everyone (unity).
What major event led to protests in 1948?
The return of African soldiers from WWII, economic challenges etc.
How did the British respond to the protests?
They arrested several UGCC leaders including Nkrumah.
Why did Nkrumah leave the UGCC?
What party did Nkrumah form?
CPP - Convention People's Party
What was the CPP's slogan?
Self-Government now.
What did the British propose to take place in 1951?
An election for limited self-government.
Who won the 1951 election?
Nkrumah and the CPP.
When is Ghana's independence day?
6 March 1957.
To achieve unity amongst all African peoples and to end colonialism in all African countries.
Documentary question: Which university in America did Nkrumah attend?
Lincoln University
Documentary question: Name two Western countries Nkrumah drew inspiration from.
The US and Britain.
When did Nkrumah start the CPP?
1949