What Was the Mau Mau Movement and Why Was It

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Essay

What was the Mau Mau movement and why was it significant?

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Definitions:

Public Sphere

The public sphere is a concept in social sciences referring to an area in social life where individuals can come together to freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion influence political action.

Martin Van Buren

The eighth President of the United States (1837–1841), known for his role in the establishment of the Democratic Party and his efforts to navigate the nation during the Panic of 1837.

Indian Removal Act

1830 law signed by President Andrew Jackson that permitted the negotiation of treaties to obtain the Indians’ lands in exchange for their relocation to what would become Oklahoma.

Five Civilized Tribes

A collective term for five Native American nations—the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek (Muscogee), and Seminole—that were considered "civilized" by Anglo-European settlers during the 19th century because of their adoption of many colonial customs.