Question 27
NationalismWhich of the following internal factors did NOT affect the development of nationalist movements in colonial Nigeria?
- A.Denial of equal opportunities to Nigerians vis-a-vis their European counterparts
- B.The establishment of political parties and newspapers
- C.The influx of West Indian and American intellectuals
- D.The development of modern education.
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Answer: C (The influx of West Indian and American intellectuals)
Explanation
Ideas brought by West Indian and American thinkers (e.g. Garvey, Du Bois) were an external influence. The other options were internal factors.