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Southern Cameroons Public Assessment

Review the historical materials, answer three questions in your own words, and share your views on public authorization, representation, accountability, and the political future.

Historical Record

Examine the Historical Record

The central research is available in three formats. Use one or more formats before responding to the historical-record questions.

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Primary Documents

Source Record

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UN General Assembly Resolution 1608 (XV)

The Future of the Trust Territory of the Cameroons under United Kingdom Administration

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Historical Record Questions

Answer each question in your own words after reviewing the materials above. Your answers will be submitted with the public-opinion survey as one record.

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Southern Cameroons Public Opinion Survey

Share your views on public authorization, representation, accountability, and the political future during the fireside chat.

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Question 1

Question 1

How important, if at all, do you believe direct public consultation should be before an individual or organization claims a political mandate to act on behalf of Southern Cameroonians?

Question 2

Question 2

Have you personally given any individual or organization authorization to represent your political views regarding Southern Cameroons?

Question 3

Question 3

What, if anything, do you believe should be required before an individual or organization can legitimately claim a political mandate from the people of Southern Cameroons?

Select all that apply.

Question 4

Question 4

Do you support or oppose an independent examination of the historical, legal, and constitutional documents concerning the status of Southern Cameroons?

Question 5

Question 5

Which political future do you personally believe should be considered through a credible and peaceful public process?