WAEC Government 1996 Question 35

Question 35

Nationalism

The general strike of 1945 in Nigeria gave force to the

  1. A.formation of the Commonwealth
  2. B.introduction of the Green Revolution
  3. C.formation of the United Nations Organization (UNO)
  4. D.demands of the nationalist movemment
  5. E.staging of military coup d'etat.
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Answer: D (demands of the nationalist movemment)

Explanation

The 1945 general strike led by Michael Imoudu showed the power of organised labour and strengthened the nationalists' demands, especially the NCNC's.