Question

Discuss five reasons for the growth of nationalism in Mozambique.

Answer 1

1. African resented racial segregation/discrimination which dehumanized/eroded their dignity
2. The Portuguese security police were harsh/ruthless in their treatment of Africans
3. Africans were against land alienation by the Portuguese as it rendered them landless/impoverished
4. Arbitrary replacement of African/traditional chiefs by Portuguese officials thus denying them participation in governance
5. Imposition of taxes by Portuguese administration thereby subjecting them to economic hardships
6. Disrespect of the African culture by the Portuguese was resented by the Africans as the economic hardships
7. Disrespect of the African culture by the Portuguese was resented by the Africans as the Portuguese considered it backward/they kept African women as mistresses
8. The Portuguese subjected Africans to forced labor which the Africans resented
9. The Portuguese limited Africans freedom of expression/ Strict censorship of the press
10. Inadequate representation of Africans in parliament in Lisbon.
11. Inspiration from other independent countries e.g. Tanzania
12. Africans were subjected to long walking hours with low wages