African Independence

After World War 2, many African nations wanted independence for their own countries. They thought that since they fought in the war for "freedom" that they should have the ability to run there own country. One of these leaders was Kwame Nkrumah. He sought to gain independence for his country from Great Britain. He organized strikes and boycotts and was often arrested for his efforts. But in  the end he won independence and was elected as the President of Ghana.

Jomo Kenyatta also fought for independence for Kenya. Also fighting for the independence of Kenya was the Mao Mao. They were a secret society who terrorized white people. Kenyatta was blamed for the Mao Mao activities and was sent to jail. By the time the British granted Kenya independence in 1963, more than 10,000 black Kenyans and 100 white Kenyans had been killed. Kenyatta was then voted the President on Kenya. He ran the country well until he died but his successor wasnt as effective.