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WAEC Government 2013 Question 43

Question 43

Colonial Administration

A British colony means

  1. A.a territory endowed with arable farmland.
  2. B.an area for colonial plantation.
  3. C.an area directly under the control of the traditional rulers and chiefs.
  4. D.a territory acquired by the colonialists through settlement or conquest.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (a territory acquired by the colonialists through settlement or conquest.)

Explanation

A colony was land acquired by Britain through settlement, conquest or cession and ruled directly as British territory (e.g. Lagos Colony).