Question

explain factors that led to the development of African nationalism in Ghana

Answer 1

Answer:

Inadequate African representation in the legislative council caused discontent among the Ghanaians.

v Loss of powers by the traditional African chiefs created discontent against the colonial government.

v The need to guard against possible land alienation by the British united the Africans.

v Introduction of taxation by the colonial government was resented by Ghanaians.

v The meager earnings by Africans from the sale of cocoa to Europeans created discontent among them

v The order by the colonial government that farmers uproot their crops due to prevalence of the "swollen shoot" disease upset them.

v The involvement of the ex-servicemen in the Second World War inspired them to fight for their independence.

v The attainment of independence by India and Pakistan in 1947 encouraged the

v Ghanaians to demand for their right to govern themselves.

v The existence of young educated Ghanaians who had understood the ideals of democracy/freedom and who inspired the masses towards a worthy cause.

v High rate of unemployment among the Africans created resentment/discontent.

v The United Nations Charter's declaration of the importance of political independence for all people inspired the Ghanaians.

v The charismatic leadership provided by Kwame Nkrumah and other leaders united the people in their struggle against colonial domination.

v The selective granting of trading licences to Europeans traders while denying the same to the Africans created discontent.