The first action towards the colonization of Zimbabwe was the Rudd Concession, which was pushed through by Cecil Rhodes in 1888. Once the British were mining in Zimbabwe, the order to take control was passed, which allowed British Officers to invade and take over.
What is the former name for Zimbabwe?
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What is the former name for Zimbabwe?
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Zimbabwe was known as Rhodesia until it gained its independance from the UK in 1980.
Southern Rhodesia
southern Rhodesia, Rhodesia
Rhodesia
Southern Rhodesia, Rhodesia
Northern and Southern Rhodesia
Rhodesia
Formerly Southern Rhodesia.
Rhodesia. It was named after colonialist, diamond miner
Formerly known as Southern Rhodesia, the Republic of Rhodesia, Zimbabwe Rhodesia, or just Rhodesia .
Rhodesia. It was named after colonialist, diamond monger and all round british hero cecil rhodes.
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