WAEC Government 2021 Question 42

Question 42

Nationalism

The following factors motivated the formation and growth of political parties in British West African territories except

  1. A.external socio-political factors.
  2. B.improvement in communication network
  3. C.membership of legislative council.
  4. D.the role of newspapers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (improvement in communication network)

Explanation

The elective principle (Legislative Council seats), nationalist newspapers and outside influences (World Wars, Pan-Africanism) spurred parties; improved communication networks were not a key motive.