February 2025

The Pioneer Corps

By |2025-02-12T09:40:34+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Hunter and Guide Courtney Selous

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes:The Pioneer Corps

  • After obtaining the royal charter, Rhodes organized a party to occupy Zimbabwe
  • It was led by Frank Johnson and its guide was Fredrick Courtney Selous who was once a hunter in Zimbabwe
  • He sent out adverts worldwide for people […]
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Economic and Social Developments in Zimbabwe 1894 – 1969: Introduction

By |2025-02-12T09:32:34+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Rhodesia Army marching to the Boer War with Salisbury(Harare) in background

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Economic and Social Developments in Southern Rhodesia(Zimbabwe) from 1894 – 1979

  • This topic will look at:
  • The resources used by the white settler in Zimbabwe
  • The various methods used by colonizers to recruit labour
  • Explain […]
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Living Conditions in Urban Areas in Rhodesia

By |2025-02-12T09:02:58+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

The streets of Salisbury (Harare) circa 1910

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Zimbabwe 1894-1969: Living Conditions in Urban Areas in Rhodesia

  • Rapid population growth in urban areas led to deterioration of living condition in urban areas
  • Urban workers either lived in compounds provided by their employers or in locations that were […]
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The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland 1953-1963

By |2025-02-12T09:37:39+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland 1953-1963

Introduction

  • In this topic will look at the  Federation of Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland
  • Including steps and movements taken to form the Federation
  • Explain the reasons for the Federation
  • Assess the successes […]
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Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland: Reduction of Racial Barriers

By |2025-02-12T09:23:28+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

First Street Salisbury

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland: Racial Barriers Reduction

  • Racial segregation was reduced especially in Southern Rhodesia
  • The Land Apportionment Act was revised allowing for a multi-racial university
  • African professionals in various fields were allowed to practice in Zimbabwe, e.g. Hebert Chitepo
  • Multi-racial clubs […]
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Causes of the Second Chimurenga and the UDI

By |2025-02-12T09:00:02+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Ian Smith signing the UDI.

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Struggle for Independence in Colonial Zimbabwe 1900-1980:  The Armed Struggle (1966-1979)

  • Nationalists saw that the use of violence and war could not be avoided
  • Many other factors also caused the outbreak of the Chimurenga ranging from reformist pressure politics to […]
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The Constitution of Zimbabwe: Introduction

By |2025-02-12T09:42:43+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

An image of the draft constitution of 2013

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Constitution of Zimbabwe: Introduction

Introduction

  • This topic seeks to define the Zimbabwean constitution and explain its functions
  • It also seeks to explain the background of the Zimbabwe constitution
  • It describe the bill of rights enshrined in the […]
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Appointment of Ministers and Deputy Ministers

By |2025-02-12T09:27:57+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Anastancia Ndlovu, the Deputy Minister of Tourism

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Constitution of Zimbabwe: Appointment of Ministers and Deputy Ministers

  • The President appoints Ministers and assigns functions to them, including the administration of any Act of Parliament or of any Ministry or department, but the President may reserve to […]
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Negative effects of Mussolini’s domestic policies

By |2025-02-12T09:40:42+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Anti-fascist protester being arrested

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Dictatorship in Europe: Dictatorship in Italy: Benito Mussolini: Negative effects of Mussolini’s domestic policies

  • People lost their freedom of expression because of censorship.
  • There was lack of individual freedom.
  • Not all Italians were employed.
  • Loss of lives as those who opposed Fascim […]
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Hitler’s Economic Policies

By |2025-02-12T09:04:47+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Under Hitler Highways were constructed. Image credit imgur.com

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Dictatorship in Europe: Dictatorship in Germany: Economic Policies

  • Hitler came into power when the unemployment rate was very high and about six million people where not employed
  • He introduced various schemes and programmes to ensure that people get […]
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