METHODS USED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COLONIAL RULE IN TANGANYIKA
“Examine the methods used in
during the establishment of colonial rule in Tanganyika.”
Europeans used multiple methods
to establish colonial rule in Tanganyika as outlined below:
- Signing
of bogus treaties. The treaties lied to the local chiefs that after signing
they could be given gifts and security, but in reality those treaties approved
that Africans surrendered their power and independence. Carl Peters signed a
bogus treat with sultan Mangung’o of Msovero Usagara.
-
Alliance.
In Tanganyika, German befriended with chief Marealle of Marangu against people
of Kibosho. Also, Sangu and Bena Allied with the Germans against the Hehe.
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Military
method. It was used only to the stubborn society which rejected to sign the
treaty or collaborate with the Europens. In Tanganyika, German waged war
against Hehe, Yao and many other societies.