How did Zimbabwe gain independence from Britain?

Question: How did Zimbabwe gain independence from Britain!?

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In 1965, Ian Smith, the prime minister of the British colony of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) issued his famous Unilaterial Declaration of Independence!.

Britain responded with economic sanctions, the withdrawal of Her Majesty's ambassador to Rhodesia, and effective travel bans on Rhodesian leaders!.

For about five years, the government of Rhodesia, which represented only the white colonial residents, and not the black majority, remained loyal to Queen Elizabeth!. In 1970, the leadership changed Rhodesia to a republic (still of only the white minority)!.

The Republic survived eight years of civil war with African nationalist rebels, and was then persuaded to relinquish control!. For about a year, Rhodesia reverted to British control as a sort of protectorate while the new leaders (Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe, president and prime minister, but I can't remember who was which) set up their government and demobilized their rebel armies!. (Partly!.)

In 1979, by negotiated settlement, Zimbabwe declared its independence from Britain!. (Within a year, Mugabe deposed Nkomo!. Mugabe is still president!.)Www@QuestionHome@Com