📝 Ghana under the rule of J. J. Rawlings

📖 From World History: Modern • 25. Problems in Africa • 19 questions available

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🔄 Last updated: 2026-07-25

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Q1. In which year did Jerry Rawlings first lead a coup that brought him to national prominence?

🔹 A. 1979

🔹 B. 1981

🔹 C. 1983

🔹 D. 1985

💡 Difficulty: easy | ✅ Correct: A

Q2. How did the 1984 good maize harvest influence Rawlings’ decision to engage with the IMF?

🔹 A. It strengthened bargaining position

🔹 B. It reduced need for external aid

🔹 C. It caused surplus leading to price controls

🔹 D. It forced adoption of free‑market policies

💡 Difficulty: medium | ✅ Correct: A

Q3. A country with a 125% inflation rate adopts a “house‑cleaning” campaign to purge corrupt officials before elections. Based on Rawlings’ experience, which outcome is most probable within two years?

🔹 A. Sustained economic growth without external aid

🔹 B. Increased foreign investment despite corruption

🔹 C. Need for IMF assistance to stabilize macroeconomics

🔹 D. Immediate achievement of full democracy

💡 Difficulty: hard | ✅ Correct: D

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