JAMB Government 1980 Question 39

Question 39

Nationalism

Nationalist movements in West Africa

  1. A.began earlier in the French colonies than in the British ones
  2. B.were given all necessary support by the colonial governors who were liberal at heart
  3. C.were assisted by indigenous individuals educated in Europe and North America
  4. D.were in fact encouraged and later led by traditional rulers who had the much-needed foresight and courage
  5. E.were parochial and did not really influence one another
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (were assisted by indigenous individuals educated in Europe and North America)

Explanation

West African nationalism was led by educated Africans who had studied abroad, such as Azikiwe, Nkrumah and Awolowo.