Question

Why did Kenyatta want to distance himself from the Mau Mau? Check all that apply. 1)They had no desire for independence.
2)The British were determined to crush the rebellion.
3)They were criminals and made achieving independence more difficult.
4)They were led by his political rivals.
5)They were members of the Kikuyu.

Answer 1

Mau-mau were rebellions and wanted to push out British and other Europeans out of Kenya. Mau mau were also the members of the Kikuyu and were making independence more difficult, due to their rebellion attitude. They were a secret society of Kikuyu.

Answer 2

The reason Kenyatta distanced himself from the Mau Mau was:

• 2)The British were determined to crush the rebellion.
• 3)They were criminals and made achieving independence more difficult.

The Mau Mau Uprising

• Was a violent movement against the British and their rule over Kenya.
• The British responded with force and were determined to crush the rebels.

The British labeled the Mau Mau rebels as criminals and because Kenyatta wanted to be viewed as a legitimate choice to lead Kenya, he distanced himself from the Mau Mau and their crimes.

In conclusion, options 2 and 3 are correct.

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