1947-67: Colonial policy Flashcards
(14 cards)
British colonies in West Africa
Gold Coast
Ashantiland
Nigeria
Gambia
Sierre Leone
When did Gold Coast gain independence
1960 as Ghana
When did Ashantiland gain independence
Annexed into Gold Coast in 1901
When did Nigeria gain independence
In 1960
When did Gambia gain independence
In 1965
When did Sierre Leone become independent
In 1961
When was the winds of change speech
Given by Macmillan in 1960 suggesting that nationalism was a given fact.
When did the commonwealth become rebranded
In 1949 to help transition the empire to commonwealth. Given an office in 1966
What was managed decolonisation
Br attempt to show countries leaving empire in orderly fashion.
Br believed prosperity after WW2 came from empire
Giving administrators more important role who came to colonies for economic reasons
Cause of the Suez Crisis 1956
Due to Nasser announcing the nationalisation of the Suez canal in July 1956. And so Br and Fr wanted to use force to regain the Suez
Course of the Suez Crisis 1956
Had a plan called ‘the Protocol of Seures’ in which Israel would attack Egypt. Then Br and Fr would join to demand a ceasefire as well as defend it.
Led to Israeli forcing Egypt troops in canal leading to Br and Fr involved in police action
In return Egyptians blocked the canal
Consequence of the Suez Crisis 1956
Br had miscalculated the international reaction. The USA condemned Br actions leading to USA refusal to support sterling in the currency crisis. Led to Br and Fr announcing ceasefire in 5 days
Withdraw troops and Israel return Gaza strip to Egypt
Br Eden forced to resign with UN forced to fix the mess
Shows the end of Imperial Britain
How did the Commonwealth change after WW2
Many colonies wanted to leave so Br used the Commonwealth to remain powerful and in control
How did the Commonwealth change in 1949
Allowed for more countries to join making it become a symbol
