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JAMB Government 2014 Question 23

Question 23

Nationalism

The General Strike of 1945 was caused primarily by the

  1. A.persistent implementation of discriminatory laws.
  2. B.disparity in the criteria for employment.
  3. C.harshness in trade laws as it concerns the Africans.
  4. D.government's rejection of a demand for an increase of 50 per cent in the cost of living allowance.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (government's rejection of a demand for an increase of 50 per cent in the cost of living allowance.)

Explanation

Workers led by Michael Imoudu struck in 1945 when the colonial government refused their demand for a 50 per cent rise in cost-of-living allowance.