Here are the *main causes of the First Chimurenga (1896–1897)* in Zimbabwe, suitable for Grade 6/7: 1. *Land Dispossession* – Africans were forced off their land by white settlers. 2. *Forced Labour* – Africans were made to work for settlers without fair pay. 3. *High Taxes* – Hut tax and other unfair taxes were introduced. 4. *Cattle Confiscation* – The settlers took African cattle, leaving people poor. 5. *Loss of Freedom* – Traditional leaders lost power and African customs were ignored. 6. *Destruction of Culture* – Missionaries and settlers tried to replace African beliefs. 7. *Spiritual Beliefs* – Spirit mediums like Mbuya Nehanda and Sekuru Kaguvi encouraged people to fight back. 8. *Greed for Minerals* – The British South Africa Company wanted gold and minerals, not caring about African lives. 9. *Harsh Laws* – The colonial government passed laws that oppressed Africans. 10. *Starvation and Suffering* – Locals faced hunger and suffering due to land loss and drought.