Resisting Colonialism: Through a Ghanaian Lens
Resisting Colonialism: Through a Ghanaian Lens (12:24)
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 01:30 What did it mean to say Ghana’s independence was “won by blood”?
- 04:00 Who was Yaa Asantewaa, and how did she fight colonial rule?
- 04:35 What was the Golden Stool, and why was it important?
- 08:15 Why did some resistance target local chiefs, especially after World War II?
- 09:50 What was Kwame Nkrumah’s strategy for achieving independence?