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Colonization of Zimbabwe: Introduction

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T09:15:06+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Cecil John Rhodes

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes:The Colonization of Zimbabwe

Introduction

The colonisation of Zimbabwe was part of the was part of imperialist activities in the late 19th century
Four European countries were interested in Zimbabwe
These were the British, Germans, Portuguese and Boers
The British wanted the territory for gold
The […]

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First Chimurenga: The Role of Religion in the Ndebele – Shona uprisings (1896-7)

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T09:16:13+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Kaguvi and Nehanda Heroes of the First Chimurenga

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The First Chimurenga: The Role of Religion in the Ndebele – Shona uprisings (1896-7)

It is believed that the BSAC exaggerated the role played by religious leaders
They blamed them for using supernatural methods
The religious leaders worked […]

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Treaties Signed between Zimbabwe Leaders and British Officials

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T09:19:42+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Leander Starr Jameson. Image credit MediaWiki

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes:The Colonization of Zimbabwe:Treaties Signed between Zimbabwe Leaders and British Officials

The Moffat Treaty of 1836

It was signed between Mzilikazi and Robert Moffat

Terms

It was friendship treaty
it allowed whites to move and settle into the Zimbabwean area

The Tati Concession of 1870

It […]

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Religious leaders who were involved in the First Chimurenga

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T09:16:16+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Kaguvi and Nehanda Heroes of the First Chimurenga

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Colonistion of Zimbabwe: Religious leaders who were involved in the First Chimurenga

Kaguvi
Bonda
Chifamba
Mabwani
Mkwati
Siginyamatshe
Nehanda

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The Rudd Concession of 30 October 1888

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T09:25:00+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Charles Rudd.

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes:The Colonization of Zimbabwe:The Rudd Concession of 30 October 1888

Rhodes thought that Lobengula could cancel the Moffat treaty so he came up with a plan on how to secure Zimbabwe.
He had to secure mining rights hence the need for a concession.
This led […]

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Establishment of Colonial Political Structure after Ndebele-Shona Uprisings

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T09:19:18+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Cecil John Rhodes

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes:Establishment of Colonial Political Structure after Ndebele-Shona Uprisings

The British government had to prevent Rhodes’ from controlling Rhodesia alone so they established a Order-in-Council
The Rhodesian Order-in-Council was established in 1898
The land issue was a major political concern the Council dealt with
In […]

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Colonisation of Zimbabwe: The Royal Charter

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T09:25:34+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Image credit youtube.com

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes:The Royal Charter

After the Rudd Concession,
Rhodes went to seek a charter from the British Queen to expand his mission in Zimbabwe.
A charter is an official document from a Monarchy (Queen/King) granting […]

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The Jameson Raid of 1893

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T09:19:30+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Boer fighters during the Anglo-Boer War.

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Colonisation of Zimbabwe:The Jameson Raid of 1893

The British wanted to enforce their rule on Transvaal , Boer colony
Their reasons for this were that they were complaining that Uitlanders (foreigners mostly British) were being ill-treated by the Boers
The […]

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