WAEC Government 2005 Question 36

Question 36

Colonial Administration

The first Colonial Consul sent to administer the West Coast of Africa by Britain, was

  1. A.John Beecroft
  2. B.Walter Egerton
  3. C.George Goldie
  4. D.Donald Cameron.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (John Beecroft)

Explanation

John Beecroft was appointed British Consul for the Bights of Benin and Biafra in 1849.