Theory question 108
Nationalism(a) What is Nationalist Movement?
(b) Highlight five effects of nationalist activities in British West Africa.
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(a) A nationalist movement is an organised struggle by a people (led by the educated elite, parties and other groups) against foreign rule, to win political independence and self-determination.
(b) Any five: introduction of the elective principle and later universal adult suffrage; constitutional reforms leading to self-government; Africanisation of the civil service; formation of political parties; growth of newspapers and political awareness; independence (Ghana 1957, Nigeria 1960, Sierra Leone 1961, The Gambia 1965); unity among West Africans and Pan-Africanism; improved welfare and education.
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