• The British left as soon as the people wanted them to
• The British left because of the actions of important individuals
• The British were forced out by peaceful political protests
• The British were forced out by armed resistance
• The British wanted to leave because the area was causing them problems
• The British left because they felt the country was ready to rule itself democratically

2 If you were an admirer of the British empire, explain whether you would be able to use this source to support your viewpoint.

3 If you were a critic of the British empire, explain whether you would be able to use this source to support your viewpoint.

4 What impression do you get of the British attitude towards Dr Nkrumah and the Convention People's Party?