Which colonizer gave Zambia independence and who was the prime Minister of the colonizer at that time
Zambia gained independence from the United Kingdom on October 24, 1964. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at that time was Harold Wilson.
Who was the Nationalist leader(s) and what was the political party(ies) called
The nationalist leader of Zambia at the time of independence was Kenneth Kaunda. He was a member of the United National Independence Party (UNIP), which was the political party that led the independence movement in Zambia.
Who was the first prime Minister/president of Zambia?
What method was used to gain independence?
Kenneth Kaunda was the first President of Zambia after independence in 1964. Initially, he served as the Prime Minister before becoming the President in 1964 when Zambia officially became a republic.
The method used to gain independence in Zambia was largely through non-violent and diplomatic means. The United National Independence Party (UNIP), led by Kenneth Kaunda, advocated for self-rule and independence from British colonial rule through negotiation and political mobilization. Various forms of protests, demonstrations, boycotts, and appeals to the British government were also used to push for independence. The country eventually gained independence peacefully through negotiation rather than armed conflict.