Zimbabwe Flashcards

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Transport

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  • The great north road
  • Rhodesia Railways
  • Victoria falls bridge
  • Salisbury airport
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Schools

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  • University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland 1952
  • Mutare Teacher Training College 1953
  • Midlands Christian College 1954
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Agriculture

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  • Gwenoro Irrigation Scheme in the Mashonaland West Province of Zimbabwe.
  • Tea plantations were established in the Eastern Highlands
  • Cotton plantations in areas such as the Lowveld
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Mining

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  • Gold mining: Globe and Phoenix Mine, which was located in the Midlands Province
  • Diamond mines: Kimberly Reef Mine, which was located in the Marange area.
  • Copper mines:The Copper Queen Mine.
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Currency change

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  • 1895 Pound Sterling
  • 1965 Rhodesian Dollar
    *1964 Reserve Bank of Rhodesia
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Healthcare

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  • Harare Hospital 1891
  • King George VI School of Nursing 1952
  • Bulawayo hospital 1950s
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Political parties

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Constitutions

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The 1923 Southern Rhodesia Constitution: established a racially segregated system of government in Southern Rhodesia, with separate electoral rolls and representation for white and black residents.

The 1961 Southern Rhodesia Constitution: This constitution introduced a system of universal suffrage, which allowed all adults to vote regardless of race. maintained a system of racial segregation in education and housing.

The 1969 Constitution: The 1969 Constitution established the Republic of Rhodesia, which was a unilateral declaration of independence by the white minority government of Ian Smith. The constitution abolished the office of the Queen, and established a new government with limited black representation.

The 1970 Constitution: established a government with limited black representation, but still maintained a system of racial segregation in many areas of society. The constitution was highly controversial, and contributed to the rise of nationalist movements in Zimbabwe.

The 1979 Constitution: established a democratic framework for the new government, and established a system of government with majority rule.

The 1980 independence Constitution

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Judicial systems

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