POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN ANGOLA

Question 1

When was the Party of the United Struggle of Africans of Angola ( PLUA) founded

Answer 1

In 1953

Question 2

Under MPLA what was the aim of PLUA after 1956

Answer 2

to achieve independence for Angola by means of a united front of all African interests

Question 3

When was the National Front for the Liberation of Angola formed

Answer 3

in 1954

Question 4

Why was National Front for the Liberation of Angola formed

Answer 4

to advance the interest of the Bakongo rather than to promote independence
They petitioned to the UN in 1957 for restoration of the Kongo Kingdom

Question 5

What were the challenges faced by these groups (6)

Answer 5

1. They were disorganised and lacked resources
2. members were not prepared for a military struggle in 1950
3. they were divided ethnically and socially
4. The white settlers wanted to advance the colonial regime in every aspect except its control by Lisbon
5. there was lacking in Black leadership in the 1950s
6. There was unwillingness of the elites to lead because of their priority

Question 6

After the 1959 riots, what did the Salazar regime do to head off future violence

Answer 6

1. initiated a development of infrastructure
2. They increased the paved road network by 500%
3. Stimulated the development of domestic air routes
4. provided emergency aid to the coffee producers
5. Abolished compulsory cotton cultivation