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What was the significance of the year 1960 for African countries?
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1960 is often referred to as the 'Year of Africa' because 17 African countries gained independence from colonial rule that year.
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What was the Mau Mau Uprising?
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The Mau Mau Uprising was a rebellion against British colonial rule in Kenya during the 1950s, led by the Kikuyu ethnic group.
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Which African country was the first to gain independence and in what year?
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Ghana was the first African country to gain independence in 1957.
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Who was Kwame Nkrumah?
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Kwame Nkrumah was a leading figure in Ghana's independence movement and became its first Prime Minister and later President.
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What role did the Algerian War of Independence play in African decolonization?
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The brutal Algerian War of Independence from 1954 to 1962 drew international attention and increased pressure on colonial powers to decolonize other African territories.
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How did World War II impact African independence movements?
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World War II weakened colonial powers economically and militarily, creating an opportunity for African countries to push for independence.
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What was the Pan-African Movement?
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The Pan-African Movement was an ideology and movement advocating for the unity of African countries and people across the globe.
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Which country led the decolonization efforts in Africa through the Casablanca Group?
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Ghana, together with other countries, led the decolonization efforts through the Casablanca Group, formed in 1961.
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What was the Congo Crisis?
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The Congo Crisis was a period of political upheaval and conflict in the Republic of the Congo from 1960 to 1965, following its independence from Belgium.
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How did the Charter of the United Nations influence African independence?
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The Charter of the United Nations, emphasizing self-determination, inspired many African nations to seek independence from colonial rulers.
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