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Political Development

Notes on Political Development for Basic 6 History. Open a topic to start.

  1. How the Gold Coast Became a British ColonyIn this topic you will describe the steps by which the Gold Coast came under British colonial rule from 1844 to 1902.
  2. The Structure of British Colonial GovernmentIn this topic you will describe how the British colonial government was organised in the Gold Coast.
  3. Indirect RuleIn this topic you will describe the system of indirect rule, how it worked in the Gold Coast and its advantages and disadvantages.
  4. Direct Rule and Comparing the Two SystemsIn this topic you will describe direct rule, compare it with indirect rule and explain how both affected Ghanaians.
  5. Governor Guggisberg and Colonial DevelopmentIn this topic you will assess the development work of Governor Sir Gordon Guggisberg and the 1925 Constitution.
  6. The Road to Independence, 1946–1957In this topic you will describe the constitutional changes and events that ended British colonial rule and led to Ghana's independence in 1957.