What methods did African leaders use to help their nations gain independence from Britain after 1945?(1 point)

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African leaders used only violent methods, such as rebellions and coups, to gain independence from Britain after 1945.
African leaders used only violent methods, such as rebellions and coups, to gain independence from Britain after 1945.

African leaders used only peaceful methods, such as negotiation and protest, to gain independence from Britain after 1945.
African leaders used only peaceful methods, such as negotiation and protest, to gain independence from Britain after 1945.

African leaders used many different methods, from negotiation and protest to rebellions and coups, to gain independence from Britain after 1945.
African leaders used many different methods, from negotiation and protest to rebellions and coups, to gain independence from Britain after 1945.

African leaders used two methods to gain independence from Britain after 1945—nonviolent protest and violent rebellion.
African leaders used two methods to gain independence from Britain after 1945—nonviolent protest and violent rebellion.
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African leaders used many different methods, from negotiation and protest to rebellions and coups, to gain independence from Britain after 1945. They utilized a combination of peaceful and violent strategies, depending on the specific circumstances in their respective countries. Some leaders, such as Kwame Nkrumah in Ghana, employed peaceful tactics like boycotts, strikes, and demonstrations to pressure the colonial authorities to grant independence. Other leaders, like Jomo Kenyatta in Kenya, led armed rebellions against the colonial forces. Overall, African leaders were strategic in their approach and adapted their methods to the political and social context of their nations in order to achieve independence.