WAEC Government 1988 Question 22

Question 22

Nationalism

The independence of Nigeria was in 1945 with the coming to power in Britain of

  1. A.Conservative Party.
  2. B.Tory Party.
  3. C.Liberal Party.
  4. D.Labour Party.
  5. E.Democratic Party.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Labour Party.)

Explanation

The Labour Party, which won the 1945 British election, favoured self-government for the colonies, and this speeded up the move to Nigeria's independence.