Rise to power
who did Uganda gain independence from in 1962
United Kingdom
In 1972, Amin expelled this business-owning population group
Asians
The expulsion of Asians caused this economic problem
economic collapse
Ugandans who disagreed with Amin often met this fate
imprisonment or execution
Amin’s invasion of this country triggered his downfall
Tanzania
The position Amin held in the army before becoming president.
Commander of the Army
This term describes Amin’s unpredictable and violent governing style
Dictatorship
Rough estimate of people killed during Amin's regime
100,000 - 500,000
Many Ugandans fled to this neighbouring country to escape the regime
Tanzania
The year Idi Amin was removed from power
1979
The year Idi Amin took power in a military coup
1971
Amin often gave important jobs to people from this group — his close supporters
Loyal soldiers/friends
Amin’s government became known internationally for this kind of rights violations
humans rights abuses
Amin targeted these groups first to eliminate political threats
political rivals/Army officers
The Ugandan city that fell to Tanzanian forces, ending Amin’s rule
Kampala
The president Amin overthrew
Milton Obote
This country initially supported Amin but later became one of his biggest critics
United Kingdom
Uganda’s relationship with this superpower strengthened during Amin’s rule
Soviet Union
This country helped Ugandan exiles fight back against Amin
Tanzania
The country Amin fled to after being overthrown
Saudi Arabia
Amin’s early reputation was based on this trait, which helped him rise quickly in the military.
loyalty/brutality/physical strength
To control information, Amin limited this basic freedom in Uganda
Freedom of speech
A term describing Amin’s use of fear to maintain power
reign of terror
The organized resistance that ultimately helped remove Amin was composed of these two groups
What are Ugandan exiles and the Tanzanian army
Historians often classify Amin’s regime as this type of political system
Military Dictatorship