January 2023

European Powers that scrambled for Africa

By |2022-09-15T12:36:42+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

A map showing the results of the Scramble for Africa. Image credit MediaWiki

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Scramble and Partition of Southern Africa: European Powers that scrambled for Africa

  • These are the countries which participated in the scramble and colonization of Africa:
  • Portugal
  • Britain
  • Italy
  • Germany

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First Chimurenga: Results of the Ndebele-Shona Uprisings

By |2022-09-15T12:36:17+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

The railway line reached Salisbury(Harare)

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Colonisation of Zimbabwe: Results of the Ndebele-Shona Uprisings

  • The defeat of the Ndebele and Shona led to the total colonization of Zimbabwe and the Europeans firmly settled
  • Many Shona chiefs were killed during the first Chimurenga
  • The whites replaced these chief […]
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Colonization of Zimbabwe: Introduction

By |2022-09-15T12:36:31+02:00January 24th, 2023|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 |2022-09-15T12:36:17+02:00January 24th, 2023|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 |2022-09-15T12:36:31+02:00January 24th, 2023|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

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Religious leaders who were involved in the First Chimurenga

By |2022-09-15T12:36:18+02:00January 24th, 2023|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 |2022-09-15T12:36:31+02:00January 24th, 2023|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 |2022-09-15T12:36:16+02:00January 24th, 2023|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 |2022-09-15T12:36:30+02:00January 24th, 2023|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 |2022-09-15T12:36:16+02:00January 24th, 2023|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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