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JAMB Government 2001 Question 22

Question 22

Colonial Administration

The method used by the British to facilitate the administration of Southern Nigeria was

  1. A.persuasion
  2. B.dialogue
  3. C.divide and rule
  4. D.trade concession
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (divide and rule)

Explanation

The British played groups and rulers against one another and dealt with each separately (divide and rule), which made it easier to control the south.