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Ghana
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First country to earn their independence in 1957
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Kwame Nkrumah
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Prime minister and President of Ghana in 1960
Lead the country towards independence from British colonial rule |
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Gold Coast
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What Ghana was formerly called
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CPP
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Convention People's Party established by Kwame Nkrumah
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What does the CPP promotes?
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It promotes self-government
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What did Krumah do to help Ghana?
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Built schools, hospitals, buildings
Wanted education for everyone |
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What was Ghana's government after their independence?
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The Parliament was modelled on Britain's government with himself as Prime Minister
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What happened to Ghana's government during the 1960s?
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By 1960s, the CPP was the only political party Kwame allowed. People who opposed him, got sent to prison or fled the country
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What did Nkrumah said to be necessary?
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To throw people in prison if they oppose the government since he believes that it was the only way to stop rival politicians wasting time
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What was necessary for all African lands?
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To make the people of Ghana see themselves as part of one nation
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