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GCE Government 1990 Question 54

Question 54

Nationalism

Nigeria obtained her independence on a platter of gold because the

  1. A.nationalists fought for gold.
  2. B.nationanlist movements in Nigeria fought at war fronts before independence was granted.
  3. C.Nigerian nationalists did not fight any war before independence was granted.
  4. D.Nigerian nationalists used money to fight for independence.
  5. E.British were forced to grant independence to Nigeria.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Nigerian nationalists did not fight any war before independence was granted.)

Explanation

'On a platter of gold' means independence came through talks and constitutional conferences, without an armed struggle.