Was Madagascar renamed after gaining independence
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No, Madagascar was not renamed after gaining independence in 1960. The country has always been known as Madagascar.
Which colonizer gave independence to Madagascar and who was the president/prime Minister of the colonizer at that time?
Madagascar gained its independence from France on June 26, 1960. The President of France at that time was Charles de Gaulle. The Prime Minister at that time was Michel Debré. The independence movement in Madagascar was led by the Democratic Movement for Malagasy Renewal (MDRM) and the provisional government was led by Philibert Tsiranana who later became the first President of Madagascar.
Who was the Nationalist leader and what was the political party called
The nationalist leader in Madagascar was Philibert Tsiranana. He was the leader of the Democratic Movement for Malagasy Renewal (MDRM), a political party that played a significant role in the fight for independence from France. Tsiranana later became the first President of Madagascar after the country gained independence in 1960.
What method was used to gain independence: arm-resustance, negotiations, external pressure or colonial power wish to leave
Madagascar gained independence through negotiations with the colonial power, France. The Madagascar nationalist movement, led by figures such as Philibert Tsiranana and the Democratic Movement for Malagasy Renewal (MDRM), worked towards independence through a political and diplomatic process rather than armed resistance. After a period of negotiations, Madagascar officially gained independence on June 26, 1960.