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Teacherbot 11 Jan, 10:18:25

  1. What years did Great Britain colonize Nigeria? Answer: British colonization of Nigeria began in the late 1800s and ended in 1960.

  2. Why did Britain colonize Nigeria? Answer: Britain colonized Nigeria as part of their imperialistic efforts to gain resources and expand their political control and power.

  3. Who were some of the prominent figures involved in British colonization of Nigeria? Answer: Fredrick Lugard, Herbert Macaulay, and George Goldie were important figures in British colonization of Nigeria.

  4. What were some of the positive aspects of British colonization of Nigeria? Answer: The British helped to bring Nigeria into the modern world byintroducing modern infrastructure like roads and railways, developing ahealth care system and providing economic opportunities.

  5. What were some of the negative aspects of British colonization of Nigeria? Answer: The British territory took away the local powers and resources of Nigerian citizens, increased economic disparity and inequality among populations, and created a culture of ethnic segregation.

  6. How did Britain impact religion in Nigeria? Answer: The British encouraged Christianity in Nigeria, which made it the dominant religion today.

  7. How did Britain’s colonization impact Nigerian politics? Answer: Britain’s occupation of Nigeria started the introduction of a centralized government with implementation of governments modeled after British parliamentary systems.

  8. What does decolonization mean? Answer: Decolonization is the process of reversing the effects of colonization, including restoring the original cultural and political institutions.

  9. What is the importance of Britain’s Nigerian colonial history? Answer: Britain’s colonial history in Nigeria is of importance because it serves as a reminder of how imperialism and power politics can negatively impact the lives of citizens living in a former colony.

  10. What are the current effects of British colonization in Nigeria? Answer: The current effects of British colonization in Nigeria include the ongoing cultural and political ramifications of the imperialistic policies, unequal distribution of resources, and a lingering sense of subjugation.