Question
What factors contributed to the military coup in Ghana?
corruption and economic problems
growth in the oil industry and election fraud
ethnic tensions and laws restricting political freedom
the Pan-African movement and the Mau Mau uprising
corruption and economic problems
growth in the oil industry and election fraud
ethnic tensions and laws restricting political freedom
the Pan-African movement and the Mau Mau uprising
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The military coup in Ghana, which took place in 1981, was primarily influenced by several factors, the most critical being **corruption and economic problems**. Ghana faced severe economic challenges, including declining cocoa prices, inflation, and mismanagement of resources. Widespread corruption and dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the economy led to public discontent and unrest, creating a conducive environment for military intervention.
While other factors like ethnic tensions and political freedoms may have played a role in the broader context of Ghanaian politics, the immediate triggers for the coup were largely centered on economic issues and corruption. Therefore, the correct answer is **corruption and economic problems**.
While other factors like ethnic tensions and political freedoms may have played a role in the broader context of Ghanaian politics, the immediate triggers for the coup were largely centered on economic issues and corruption. Therefore, the correct answer is **corruption and economic problems**.