WAEC Government 2017 Question 41

Question 41

Colonial Administration

The crown colonies in the British West Africa were administered through

  1. A.assimilation.
  2. B.decentralization.
  3. C.association.
  4. D.direct rule.
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Answer: D (direct rule.)

Explanation

Crown colonies such as Lagos and Freetown were ruled directly by British officials, unlike the protectorates where indirect rule was used.