Explain six effects of the Chimurenga wars of 1896-1897.
Answer:
-The Africans lost their independence.
-Loss of life since many Africans were killed.
-Loss of property since African property was destroyed or confiscated by Europeans e.g. cattle.
-Alienation of African land by Europeans which was given to the white settlers.
-The Africans were pushed to unfertile reserves e.g. Gwaai and Shangani reserves.
-Africans were subjected to forced labour on European farms.
-Africans lost faith in their traditional religion leading to spread of Christianity.
-Severe famine since the war hindered all farming activities among Africans.
-Company rule was discredited by the colonial office due to poor administration.
-The indunas were recognized as headmen and no Shona police were allowed in the Ndebele area
-Loss of life since many Africans were killed.
-Loss of property since African property was destroyed or confiscated by Europeans e.g. cattle.
-Alienation of African land by Europeans which was given to the white settlers.
-The Africans were pushed to unfertile reserves e.g. Gwaai and Shangani reserves.
-Africans were subjected to forced labour on European farms.
-Africans lost faith in their traditional religion leading to spread of Christianity.
-Severe famine since the war hindered all farming activities among Africans.
-Company rule was discredited by the colonial office due to poor administration.
-The indunas were recognized as headmen and no Shona police were allowed in the Ndebele area
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