Question

Explain five effects of the Chimurenga war of 1896-1897)

Answer 1

1. The Africans lost their independence/ the British established their authority.
2. Loss of life and property
3. Africans were alienated from their land and confined in reserves where they were subjected to forced labor on European farms
4. People lost confidence in their traditional religions thus missionaries had the freedom to spread their faith.
5. The Indunas were to be recognized as headmen and no Shona police were to be stationed in the Ndebele area
6. Company rule was discredited by the colonial office due to poor administration.