Yes, the Mau -Mau uprising was extremely violent . They slaughtered many African farmers as well as whites.
Mau Mau Uprising happened in 1952.
Kenya.
The English settlers in Kenya treated the Kikuyu people poorly. They imposed harsh taxes, confiscated land, and forced the Kikuyu into low-paying labor. The British also suppressed Kikuyu resistance, leading to violent conflicts such as the Mau Mau uprising.
The Mau Mau movement was a rebellion against British colonial rule in Kenya that took place primarily in the 1950s. It was driven by discontent over land dispossession and colonial oppression, with the Kikuyu ethnic group playing a central role in the uprising. The movement was marked by guerrilla warfare and violent confrontations, leading to a brutal response from British forces. Ultimately, the Mau Mau struggle contributed to Kenya gaining independence in 1963, though it also left a legacy of deep social and political divisions.
The Mau was a non-violent movement for Samoan independence from colonial rule during the early 1900s
A revolt.
Jomo Kenyatta spent 7 years in prison from 1952 to 1959 during the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya.
A revolt.
revolt
An insurrection is a violent uprising against an authority or government.
One of the major movements in Kenya was the Mau Mau uprising, which was a rebellion against British colonial rule in the 1950s. The movement aimed to secure land and freedom for the Kikuyu people and other ethnic groups fighting against British domination. The Mau Mau rebellion had a significant impact on Kenya's path to independence.
Someone who actively participates in a violent uprising against an established government or regime.