Colonialism is often regarded as a double-edged sword particularly because
The infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit their natural resources
Educational institutions were built which contributed to human capacity development
The raods built by the Europeans lead to the urbanization of West African towns and cities
The European investment in the extractive industry developed trade and commerce
Correct answer is A
Although colonial rule contributed to social development as investments and infrastructures were built, however, 'the infrastructure built from West African forced labour was also designed to exploit natural resources. A double-edged sword situation.
The Lyttleton Constitution is often remarkable for all the following reasons except
The introduction of a federal structure for Nigeria
The grant of real legislative powers to the regional legislature
Recognition of the need to appoint Premiers in the regions
The establishment of a public service commission
Correct answer is D
The establishment of a public service commission is the correct answer. This was a distinct achievement of the John Macpherson's 1951 Constitution.
All the following except one spurred the nationalist drives in British West Africa
The existence of diverse political parties
The adoption of the policy of Assimilation
The tolerance of nationalist newspapers
Unfair socio-political environment
Correct answer is B
The adoption of the policy of Assimilation is the correct answer. This Policy was directly adopted in the French West African Colonies and it slowed down the pace of nationalism unlike in the British West African colonies.
An inquiry into the need for a People-led and informed Constitution was central to ... regime
Lyttelton's
Clifford's
Richard's
Macpherson's
Correct answer is C
Arthur Richard had as his main priority a need to promote unity in Nigeria and ensure greater participation of the people in their own affairs. This was as a matter of fact, the surrounding essence of his 1946 Constitution.
The head of the administration of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria was titled
High Commissioner
Governor-General
Lieutenant General
Emir
Correct answer is A
High Commissioner is the correct answer. Lord Lugard was appointed as the High Commissioner of the Northern Protectorate in 1900.