The Mau Mau movement was an armed rebellion against British colonial rule in Kenya during the 1950s. The movement was primarily led by members of the Kikuyu ethnic group.
Rebellion/Revolt: A rebellion or revolt is an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.
Decolonization: Decolonization is the process whereby colonies become independent of colonial powers.
Guerrilla Warfare: This refers to small-scale combat operations typically carried out by non-standard military forces often against larger more organized armies. It was a tactic often used by the Mau Mau.
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