7. a) List three founding members of the Aborigines Rights Protection Society • John Mensah Sarbah • Joseph Casely Hayford • J.W. de Graft Johnson 7. b) Outline any four demands of the National Congress of British West Africa (NCBWA) in the 1920s. • The NCBWA demanded elective representation for Africans in the legislative councils of the British West African colonies. • They called for the separation of the judiciary from the executive, advocating for an independent judicial system. • The Congress sought the appointment of qualified Africans to higher positions in the civil service, challenging racial discrimination in employment. • They advocated for the establishment of a West African university to promote higher education for Africans. 8. Highlight any five social and economic developments of the National Redemption Council (I. K. Acheampong) regime in Ghana. • Operation Feed Yourself (OFY): A major agricultural program launched to achieve self-sufficiency in food production and reduce reliance on imports. • Operation Keep Your Surroundings Clean: A national sanitation campaign aimed at improving public health and environmental hygiene. • National Reconstruction Corps: Established to mobilize unemployed youth for agricultural and community development projects. • Debt Repudiation: The government unilaterally repudiated some of Ghana's foreign debts, particularly those deemed "tainted" or unjust. • Promotion of Local Industries: Policies were implemented to encourage and protect local industries, including import substitution and state-owned enterprises. 9. a) List any three international organizations outside West Africa that Ghana joined after independence. • United Nations (UN) • Commonwealth of Nations • Organization of African Unity (OAU) / African Union (AU) 9. b) Highlight any four benefits Ghana derived from her membership of the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U/ A.U) • Promotion of Pan-Africanism: Ghana's membership reinforced its commitment to African unity and solidarity, aligning with its founding principles. • Support for Decolonization: The OAU provided a platform for Ghana to actively support liberation movements and the decolonization of other African states, enhancing its diplomatic influence. • Conflict Resolution: Ghana benefited from the OAU's mechanisms for mediating disputes and promoting peace among member states, contributing to regional stability. • Enhanced International Standing: Membership in the OAU gave Ghana a stronger collective voice on the global stage, allowing it to address issues of common African interest with greater impact.