Chapter 10 Section 2 Quiz Ghana (West Africa)
He tried to reform Ghana's politics and ecomony
How did Jerry Rawlings change life in Ghana
Christianity replaced the traditional religions
How did the religion of the Gold Coast change under British rule?
A military coup
How was the first leader of Ghana's government overthrown?
Cash crops were more profitable
Under British rule,why did the Gold Coast grow fewer crops?
Seek independence
What did President Nkrumah encourage the people of Ghana to do?
They wanted independence/sovereignty
What did many African countries want ?
The Asante
What kingdom fought colonizing of the Gold Coast by the British?
Kwame Nkrumah
Who was the first president of Ghana
to control its economy
Why did the British colonize the Gold Coast?
The country began having economic problems
Why did the army officers remove Kwame Nkrumah from office?
