Geography
East Africa, borders the Indian Ocean
How long was British rule in Kenya?
68 years
What was the main armed resistance against British settlement and rule called?
Mau Mau Revolt/Uprising
What kind of colony was Kenya called?
Settler colony
How did the British justify their control over Kenya?
They claimed they were bringing civilization and economic growth.
What major Kenyan city was important in Indian Ocean Trade?
Mombasa
In what year did Kenya officially become a a British colony?
1920
Which ethnic group led the Mau Mau revolt?
The Kikuyu
What privileges did European settlers have over Africans and Indians?
Who was Jomo Kenyatta?
A Kenyan nationalist leader and the first president of independent Kenya.
What was the main economic activity in Kenya under colonial rule?
Cash crop farming (especially tea and coffee)
Why were the British interested in Kenya?
They originally wished for control over Uganda, but Kenya became important for acess to trade.
Why did British authorities declare a state of emergency?
Segregation laws
What did the British believe about African cultures?
That their own culture was superior
What was the purpose of the Uganda railway?
To connect Uganda with the Indian Ocean for trading purposes.
What restrictions did British settlers place on Africans and Indians in farming?
They were not allowed to grow coffee or tea.
When did Kenya gain independence?
1963
What was the reason for the European settlers economic privileges?
To enforce economic control over Kenya and reduce competition from Africans and Indians.
How did Kenyans feel about Britain's claims to the land?
As the original citizens of the land, they believed they had right to the land.
Why did the British encourage Europeans to live in Kenya?
To create demand for railroads and establish economic control in Kenya.
What was Kenya first called under British rule?
East African Protectorate