Ian Smith

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1. When was Ian Smith born?April 8, 1919
2. Where was Ian Smith born?Selukwe, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)
3. When did Ian Smith die?November 20, 2007, in South Africa
4. What is the served as prime minister of rhodesia?From 1964 to 1979
5. What is the major conflict?Presided over the Rhodesian Bush War (1964-1979)
6. Who was Ian Smith?Ian Smith was a pilot and leader who became the Prime Minister of Rhodesia, a country in Africa.

Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI): Rhodesia's declaration of independence from British rule in 1965, bypassing constitutional processes.
Rhodesian Bush War: A protracted guerrilla war fought between the Rhodesian government and nationalist liberation movements.
Majority Rule: A political system where the government is determined by the will of the largest segment of the population.
International Sanctions: Economic or political penalties imposed by nations or international bodies to influence a country's behavior.