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The origins and rise of nationalist and independence movements in Zimbabwe
The British government feared that the protests would turn into armed resistance, which would be more difficult to control and would divert Britain’s military and economic resources from the Cold War. Britain also believed that governments led by Banda and Kaunda would be viable solutions to the problems in the region. Not only did these men have mass support, but they were considered to be politically moderate leaders who would block communist influence in the region.
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Angola
Tanganyika
Congo
NYASALAND NORTHERN RHODESIA Lusaka Salisbury
Mozambique
SOUTHERN RHODESIA Bulawayo
Bechuanaland km 0 0 miles
500 500
South Africa
These maps show Rhodesia/Zimbabwe at the time of the Central African Federation (above) and after the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (right)
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Tanzania
Congo (Zaire)
MALAWI
Angola
ZAMBIA Lusaka Salisbury South West Africa (Namibia)
km 0 0 miles
RHODESIA Bulawayo
Botswana
500 500
South Africa
Mozambique