Decolonization In Africa

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Jomo Kenyatta caused discontent during his rule in Kenya by
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exhibiting favoritism toward the Kikuyu people.
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The large number of casualties in the Nigerian civil war can be attributed to
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the many different factions at war with one another.
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The chart below shows the percentage of total government revenue from oil in Nigeria between 1967 and 1990.
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Nigeria was generating greater revenue from oil in 1990 compared to previous years.
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Which major change took place in Nigeria in 1999?
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A civilian president was elected.
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Overwhelming challenges made it difficult for ____________ governments to stay in power in Africa.
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democratic
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European nations benefited from African colonies'
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labor and resources.
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Another name for the Organization of African Unity is the _______________.
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African Union
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What was the purpose of pan-Africanism?
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to unite people of African descent around the world
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When military leaders and dictators ruled Nigeria, they sometimes tried to prevent unrest by _______________.
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prohibiting all criticism of the government.
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The economies of most African colonies were dependent on ______________.
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one or two crops.