Political Developments in Tanganyika

Question 1

Explain the majimaji rebellion during German colonial Rule.

Answer 1

• This was one of the most significant rebellions, which took place between 1905 and 1907. The rebellion was led by a spiritual leader named Kinjekitile Ngwale, who claimed to have magical powers that could protect his followers from German bullets. The Germans were brutal in their suppression of this rebellion. Although it was ultimately unsuccessful, it was an important expression of resistance to German rule, and it highlighted the injustices faced by the local

Question 2

Explain the Chagga uprising during the German colonial Rule.

Answer 2

• Happened in 1911, where the Chagga people rose up against German authorities who were attempting to impose a new tax on the local population. The uprising was quickly suppressed by German forces, but it served as a reminder of the tensions between the colonial authorities and the local population.

Question 3

Explain the establishment of a Native Authority System during the German Colonial Rule.

Answer 3

• In 1907, the Germans established this system, which provided with the establishment of Native Authorities in various parts of the territory. These authorities were composed of local chiefs who were responsible for maintaining law and order in their respective areas. While this system gave the local population some measure of representation, it was limited in scope, and the ultimate authority still rested with the German colonial authorities.

Question 4

Explain the Establishment of a Legislative Council during the British colonial Rule.

Answer 4

• The British established this council in 1926. It was composed of both European and African representatives, and it had limited powers to advise the governor on matters governance. Although the council did not have any real decision-making authority, it was an important symbolic step towards greater African participation in the political process

Question 5

Explain the Lyttleton Constitution during the British colonial Rule.

Answer 5

• Introduced in 1953. It provided for the establishment of a fully elected legislative Council. The council had the power to make laws and approve the budget, and it was composed of both European and African representatives. This was a significant step towards greater African participation in governance, and it marked the beginning of a process that would eventually lead to Tanganyika’s independence.

Question 6

Explain the The Tanganyika African Association (TAA) during the British colonial Rule.

Answer 6

• was founded in 1929 and later became the Tanganyika African national Union in 1954. These movements called for greater African participation in the governance of Tanganyika and for an end to colonial rule. When Tanganyika held its first general elections, which were worn by TANU, Julius Nyerere, the leader of TANU, became Tanganyika’s first Prime Minister.

Question 7

Positive impacts of political developments.

Answer 7

• Initiated greater awareness for autonomy among the local population
• Created better representation for Africans in the government
• Encouraged Unity against a common goal of independence

Question 8

Negative impacts of political developments

Answer 8

• Limited powers on matters of governance
  Led to the loss of life, especially with the earlier rebellions
  Early African nationalistic movements were often disorganised or divided along ethnic lines