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Resisting Colonialism: Through a Ghanaian Lens

Resisting Colonialism: Through a Ghanaian Lens

Watch how Ghanaians shaped the fight for independence through rebellion, protest, and powerful leadership.

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. What did it mean to say Ghana’s independence was “won by blood”?
  2. Who was Yaa Asantewaa, and how did she fight colonial rule?
  3. What was the Golden Stool, and why was it important?
  4. Why did some resistance target local chiefs, especially after World War II?
  5. What was Kwame Nkrumah’s strategy for achieving independence?