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Republic of Ghana's independence

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Ghana's achievement of independence from British colonial rule in 1957, marking a significant moment in African decolonization that inspired African American activism and solidarity.

AP course connection

Topic 4.2: 4.2 Anticolonialism and Black Political Thought

Unit 4

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