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JAMB Government 1992 Question 27

Question 27

Colonial Administration

The Aba women riot was caused by the attempt to introduce

  1. A.Indirect Rule to Southern Nigeria
  2. B.direct taxes
  3. C.the warrant chief system
  4. D.forced labour.
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Answer: B (direct taxes)

Explanation

In 1929 women in Aba and Owerri areas rioted because a census of women and property made them believe they were about to pay direct tax. Anger at corrupt warrant chiefs fed the riot, but taxation sparked it.