The Maji Maji Rebellion was a violent uprising in the German colony of Tanganyika. The rebellion was against the colonial rule because the indigenous people were being forced to grow cotton for exportation. A spirit medium named Kinjikitile Nqwale said he was possessed by the snake spirit Hongo. He began calling himself Bokero and said that they have been called upon by the spirits to eliminate the Germans. His followers were poorly armed, but it was one of the largest uprising in the African colonies. The revolt changed the future for the area by Germany placing new reforms to keep their power. Even though the revolt was not successful, it did change the way the area was viewed. It was also the main event in the history of the area.
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