WAEC Government 2010 Question 44

Question 44

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The constitutional reforms in West Africa after the Second World War were geared towards

  1. A.the assimilation of the people.
  2. B.the evaluation of colonialism.
  3. C.making the colonies independent states.
  4. D.making the people support their economic interests.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (making the colonies independent states.)

Explanation

Post-war constitutions (e.g. Macpherson 1951, Lyttelton 1954) moved the colonies step by step to independence.