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The ‘pattern of the process’ of decolonization was very similar throughout the British Empire. By the nature of the colonial process in general, many colonies could be mapped with remarkable accuracy with this pattern of decolonization from their beginnings under imperial control to their eventual independence. The Gold Coast (eventually to become Ghana) will be used here to explain this ‘pattern of the process’ of decolonization because it was the first black nation to be granted independence from Britain and it paved the way for the many other African nations that followed.
The first step in the pattern is, of course, the gradual annexation and imposition of imperial control. ... As is the pattern at this stage, the British had to resort to collaboration and mutual advantage agreements in order to stay in power. ...
At this point in the process of decolonization, nationalistic leaders begin to appear to take over or create new nationalistic organizations. ...
In the decolonization process, the imperial response at this stage is at first suppression, but then, eventually some accommodation through the granting of self-government. ...
The pattern of decolonization then sees the indigenous people increase their demands and increase the mass mobilizations. ...
At this stage in the ‘pattern of the process’ of decolonization the imperial rulers begin to acknowledge their ultimate defeat and plan their withdrawal. ...
Next in the pattern, talks about decolonization begin, but the many different competing indigenous groups vie for power and protection of their conflicting identities, and negotiations are required to figure out the complicated power structure.
Approximate Word count = 1732
Approximate Pages = 6.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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