Here are the *results of the First Chimurenga (1896–1897)*, suitable for Grade 6/7: --- *1. Defeat of Africans* - The Shona and Ndebele uprisings were crushed by the British forces. *2. Death of Leaders* - *Mbuya Nehanda* and *Sekuru Kaguvi* were captured and hanged in 1898. - Many other leaders and fighters were killed. *3. More Land Lost* - Africans lost even more land to settlers after the uprising. *4. Harsh Colonial Rule* - The British became stricter with laws, taxes, and forced labour. *5. Increased Settler Power* - The British South Africa Company grew stronger in controlling Zimbabwe. *6. National Heroism* - The uprising became a symbol of African resistance. - Spirit mediums and fighters are now honoured as national heroes. *7. Unity Among Africans* - The war united many tribes and inspired future liberation struggles, including the *Second Chimurenga*. ---