1. A Far Cry From Africa by Derek Walcott
... Caribbean social unrest, that even political parties were allowed and universal suffrage introduced. The growth of nationalism and the effects of World War II led to increasing pressure from West Indians for Britain to loosen its grip. So, in 1958, a federation including ... was dedicated to overthrowing the white regime. Against the backdrop of a cruel, long-lasting British colonialism erupted the more short-term cruelty of Mau Mau insurrection. While some versions have it that Mau Mau was put down by 1953 and ... it made a cross on our foreheads and on all important joints saying, &ap...
- Word Count: 4862
- Approx Pages: 19
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate