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JAMB Government 1979 Question 47

Question 47

Colonial Administration

In the history of Nigeria, 1914 was the

  1. A.year the British established their rule over Nigeria
  2. B.beginning of the First World War
  3. C.year Lugard effected the amalgamation of Nigeria
  4. D.year the railway system was completed
  5. E.year of the first election into the Legislative Council
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Answer: C (year Lugard effected the amalgamation of Nigeria)

Explanation

On 1 January 1914 Lugard amalgamated the Northern and Southern Protectorates to form Nigeria. The First World War also began that year, but this is about Nigeria's history.