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When was the U.D.I

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1965

1
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What does U.D.I stand for ?

A

Unilateral Declaration of Independence

2
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Who declared the U.D.I

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Ian Smith

3
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Why did Ian Smith unilaterally declare independence from Britain?

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After tense negotiations with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson

4
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How were major authorities prepared to give independence?

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On the Basis of Black Majority rule

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Under Ian Smith how many Rhodesians were to enjoy privileges to Black Natives ?

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220,000 to 4 million natives

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What did Harold Wilson do due to the U.D.I ?

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He issued a full range of sanctions

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Who was the first black Prime Minister and when was he elected

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Abel Muzorewa in June 1979

8
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What was Robert Mugabe elected as and in what year ?

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Prime Minister in 1980

9
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When was Ian Smith removed as an MP ?

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1987

10
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What role was abolished for an executive president?

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Prime Minister

11
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How many parliamentary seats reserved for whites were abolished?

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20 seats