Most are Akan proverbs from Ghana. Then ask students to hypothesize about the British colonial historian's background and purpose in writing and the Ghanaian historian's background and purpose in writing. As an extension activity, try to find a British account of what we call the American Revolution and they call The War for American Independence. Ask students to compare it to an account in a U.S. history textbook. It was natural that when the British assumed the direct government of the lands near the forts on the coast, they should seek to make their position clear.
Circumstances often arise, especially in an unsettled country, when a government has to give orders.
A strong government must always insist upon obedience to its orders and a wise government always makes certain beforehand to whom it can properly issue commands and to what extent it can look for obedience. Accordingly, the first thing which the new Governor Hill did, when, in 1844, he entered into office, was to arrange a treaty with the tribes which acknowledged his rule. This treaty is known as the Bond of 1844, and occupies a most important position in the history of the Fanti peoples. In some respects it may be regarded as their Magna Charta. It was signed by the kings of Kenkera, Assin, Abura, Anamabu, and by the chief of Cape Coast, and others.