Zimbabwe was taken over by Great Britain in the 1800's. Does anyone know what things have been left behind by the British that affect the culture today? Language, government, culture, daily life, foods, holidays, almost anything would work- Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
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Language, government structure, the justice system, the way local government is organized, the names of some officials I'm sure, british first names, the idea of natural rights and liberties, the roman calendar, Christianity
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Just about everything that goes by the name of civilisation. Mugabe is doing his best to get rid of it.
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When the UK left Rhodesia in 1965.The white minority govt of Ian Smith declared unalateral indepedance from the UK.He was later defeated in election.Succeeded by the countries first black president.Who in1979 changed the name to Zimbabwe.In 1980 Robert Mugave usurped the govt.Since that time the country has rapidly gone downhill.From being a stable country who once produced enough food for herself and to export grain and beef to her neighbours and to Europe.Also was a major exporter of tobacco.All gone. Britain left Rhodesia as a major african exporter of wool beef grain tobacco and a Westminster type govt.With english as the national language.Also a judicial system of british standards
