Inadequate African representation in the legislative council caused discontent among the Ghanaians.v Loss of powers by the traditional African chiefs created discontent against the COLONIAL government.v The need to guard against possible land alienation by the British united the Africans.v Introduction of taxation by the colonial government was resented by Ghanaians.v The meager earnings by Africans from the sale of cocoa to Europeans created discontent among themv The order by the colonial government that farmers uproot their crops due to PREVALENCE of the "swollen SHOOT" disease upset them.v The involvement of the ex-servicemen in the Second WORLD War inspired them to fight for their independence.v The attainment of independence by India and Pakistan in 1947 encouraged thev Ghanaians to demand for their right to govern themselves.v The existence of young educated Ghanaians who had understood the ideals of democracy/freedom and who inspired the masses towards a worthy cause.v High rate of unemployment among the Africans created resentment/discontent.v The United Nations Charter's declaration of the importance of political independence for all people inspired the Ghanaians.v The charismatic leadership provided by Kwame Nkrumah and other leaders united the people in their struggle against colonial domination.v The selective granting of trading licences to Europeans traders while denying the same to the Africans created discontent.