WORLD HISTORY

DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE EAST

ISRAEL AND PALESTINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was Jomo Kenyatta a prominent figure in the development of nationalism in East Africa?
A
He heavily advocated for African independence and spoke up against the colonial powers
B
He created a military system in efforts to unite East Africa into one nation
C
He led the Gold Coast’s independence from Great Britain
D
He led Egyptian military leaders to oppose Israel and take command of the Arab world
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He was the country’s first indigenous president and played a significant role in the transformation of Kenya from a colony of the British Empire into an independent republic. Ideologically an African nationalist and conservative, he led the Kenya African National Union (KANU) party from 1961 until his death.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jomo Kenyatta, leader of the Kenyan independence movement, is released by British colonial authorities after nearly nine years of imprisonment and detention. Two years later, Kenya achieved independence and Kenyatta became prime minister.

Detailed explanation-3: -How did nationalism led to the people’s independence? Great Britain was in control. Nationalism lead to the Kenyans feeling that their land was taken unfairly. Eventually, conflict led to independence.

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