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Causes and Consequences of the Rhodesian Bush War

Explore the reasons behind the lengthy duration of the Rhodesian Bush War and its impact on Britain and Rhodesia. Learn about the events, divided nationalist movements, and international relations that shaped this conflict.

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Causes and Consequences of the Rhodesian Bush War

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  1. Why did the Rhodesian Bush War last for so long? C aim – to explain the causes, events and consequences of the Rhodesian Bush WarB aim - to explain the causes, events and consequences of the Rhodesian Bush War and why it lasted so longA/A* aim – to prioritise reasons why the Rhodesian Bush War lasted so long C – How was Britain and Rhodesia affected internationally by the UDI? B – How did British and Rhodesian international relations and British-Rhodesian relations change from the UDI and its aftermath? A/A* - What changes were there in international relations from the UDI?

  2. What key dates have we learnt about so far in Southern Africa?1950 discussions to form CAF, 1953 CAF formed, 1963 Victoria Falls dissolves CAF, 1964 Nyasaland and Northern Rhodesia independent, 1964 Winds of Change, 1965 UDI signed, 1966 HMS Tiger, 1968 HMS Fearless, Douglas Hume gets agreement 1971Why did white minority rule last in the CAF, Southern Rhodesia and Rhodesia ? Limited political power for Black AfricansUnfair policies towards Black Africans made it difficult for them to form movements against white minoritySouth Africa trades with Rhodesia and supplies the National Front with military resources during the Rhodesian Bush War Britain didn’t want to intervene as didn’t want to upset South Africa/Wilson’s kith and kin/bad experience with Kenya

  3. The Rhodesian Bush War 1964-1979. First Phase 1964-1972, Second Phase 1972-1977, Final Phase 1977-1979 Attacks began on white settlers in 1961 and black Africans who identified with them. National Front Zimbabwe African People’s Union – ZAPU Zimbabwe African National Union – ZANU – more inward looking, leftist, pan-Africanist, included Mugabe. Both of these had military wings who went into hiding and got training in Zambia and Mozamibque. Guerrilla warfare. Anthrax. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYL6aTK3k6Y&safe=active http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7YV_0XEY8U&safe=active A white soldier interrogates Rhodesian villagers about terrorist activity in late 1977. This photograph would become one of the most enduring images of the bush war.

  4. Put the cards into chronological order Highlight the 5 most important events of the Rhodesian Bush War. Discuss why you have chosen these. Write a paragraph summarising the main events of the Rhodesian Bush War • What tactics did the National Front, ZANU and ZAPU use? • What weaknesses did ZANU and ZAPU have? • What strengths did the National Front have? • Why did the Rhodesian Bush War last for so long? • Why did white minority rule last for so long?

  5. Why did the Rhodesian Bush War last for so long? • Similar to white minority rule question • South Africa support – when they stopped is when it collapsed – Agrora agreement • ZANU and ZAPU supported by Mozamique, China, Ghana, Organisation for African Unity, USSR • Guerilla warfare tactics hard to end quickly • White minority rule persists • Beginning – black nationalists, end white minority isolated • Division in black nationalists – ZANU and ZAPU • Britain’s attitudes

  6. Homework – Due Monday • How far do you agree that Rhodesian white minority rule was able to last so long primarily because of divisions amongst African nationalists? 30 marks Research and produce fact files on the following • ZANU • ZAPU • Lancaster House Agreement • Rhodesian Bush War

  7. Homework – Due Monday • Those of you who were away last week • How far do you agree that the growth of African nationalism in the 1950s and 1960s was encouraged mainly by Britain’s declining prestige? 30 mark exam question • Make a timeline from the chapter I have handed out • Write a short newspaper article for the following from a Rhodesian or British perspective • UDI in 1965 • HMS Fearless meeting 1968 • 1971 after the committee refused to pass greater rights for black Africans • Why did white minority rule stay in Rhodesia? C list reasons. B and above explain your answer.

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