Reasons for the fall of the Rozvi State
The attacks from the Mfecane migrates contributed to the fall of the Rozvi state. Image credit krugerpark.co.za ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Rozvi State: Reasons for the fall of the Rozvi State
The […]
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Problems faced by Missionaries in Zimbabwe between 1850-1900
ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Missionaries: Problems faced by Missionaries in Zimbabwe between 1850-1900
- Problems faced by the missionaries included:
- Diseases such as malaria and yellow fever.
- Poor transport and communication as journeys had to be made by foot or cattle wagons.
- Language barrier: most natives only spoke their native tongues while most of […]
Effects of the usage of iron
An Iron Age compound (reconstruction). Image credit archaeology.org
ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Early Societies (Late Stone Age – Early Iron Age): Effects of the usage of iron
- the effects of the usage of iron during the Iron Age can be divided into various groups:
Economic effects
- The introduction made it possible for […]
Tshaka’s military innovations
Zulu war dance. Image credit ahram.org.eg
ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Zulu State: Tshaka’s military innovations
- Shaka did away with most of the military tactics that had been in existence in Nguniland and improved them.
Weapons
- Shaka decided to abandon the long throwing spear assegai because he thought it was inefficient and replaced […]
The Role Played by Missionaries in Colonization of Zimbabwe
Chishawasha Mission circa 1891
ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Missionaries in Zimbabwe:The Role Played by Missionaries in Colonization of Zimbabwe
- They actively supported European political control
- They played a big role in convincing local chief to sign treaties
- In treaty negotiations, missionaries cheated African chiefs
- They provided Africans with a false sense […]
Treaties Signed between Zimbabwe Leaders and British Officials
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 […]
Religious leaders who were involved in the First Chimurenga
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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Discrimination in Rhodesia
Blacks were constantly disefranchised
ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Zimbabwe 1894-1979: General Discrimination
- During this period there was a pervasive belief in white supremacism that governed the daily lives of black people
- Certain town facilities such as clubs, race courses and hotels were exclusively for whites
- Laws were passed to make […]
South Africa 1867 – 1910: Economic Effects of Mining and Minerals in South Africa
Early image of Johannesburg.
ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: South Africa 1867 – 1910: Effects of Mining
- There was infrastructural development in South Africa, for example, railways, food industries and roads
- Railways were built to link major towns such as Kimberly, Transvaal, Cape town, Port Elizabeth, East London, Johannesburg and Durban
[…]
Social Development in the Federation
University of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe)
ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland: Social Development
Education
- The University of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was opened in Salisbury in 1957 by the federal government
- The university was multiracial as per the requirements of the partnership
- It was a London University […]