Evaluation of british rule in Nigeria Flashcards
Mock paper exams
Clifford’s Constitution of 1922?
Provided elective principle; first four Nigerians elected to the legislative council
3 from Lagos and 1 from Calabar
What political party was formed as a result of Clifford’s Constitution?
Nigeria National Democratic Party (NNDP) by Macaulay in 1923
This marked a significant step in political mobilization in Nigeria.
limitation of British’s Clifford’s Constitution concerning regional representation?
No representatives from the north
This caused regional rivalries due to disparity in political development.
Benard Bourdillon Constitution of 1939 - established?
Three regional provinces: Northern, Eastern, and Western
This allowed for greater regional representation and autonomy.
limitation of the Benard Bourdillon Constitution?
Increased regional rivalries as each region was ruled differently
North used indirect rule, South used direct rule.
significant outcome of Sir Richard Arthur’s Constitution in 1945?
Established a central legislative council in Lagos
Emphasized unity among African leaders and increased nationalistic activities.
Limitation of Sir Richard Arthur’s Constitution?
Failed to extend elective representation to the north
Most representatives in the Legco came from the south, intensifying regional rivalries.
What did Sir John Mac Pherson’s Constitution of 1949 create?
A central legislature and house of representatives with 136 members
Africans elected the majority in the Legco.
What was one of the effects of Sir John Mac Pherson’s Constitution?
Created opportunities for Nigerians to be trained in modern governance
Nigerians became ministers for the first time.
What was a significant change proposed by the Lennox Boyd Constitution in 1957?
Increase in African representation in Legco by six
Total representation for Africans was brought to 14.
What policy did colonial administration use to exploit regional rivalries?
Colonial Divide and Rule policy
Avoided united opposition by ruling the South and Lagos directly while ruling the North indirectly.
What was the impact of the Land Native Ordinance of 1910?
Limited southern Nigeria migration to the North
This contributed to regional disparities.
What was the Sabon Gari policy of 1911?
Policy of segregation that disregarded southern migration to the North
Southern migrants were referred to as ‘Native foreigners’.
What demographic factors contributed to pre-existing ethno-religious rivalries in Nigeria?
Majority Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo dominated state resources and leadership
Minority groups, like Sayama, struggled against majority domination.
How many ethnic groups are in Nigeria and what is their impact?
More than 250 ethnic groups
Distinct cultures and religions led to cultural divisions among the main tribes.
What was a significant issue between the major tribes in Nigeria?
Awolowo’s refusal to work with the conservative Muslim majority in the North
This highlighted the cultural division between Yoruba (Christians) and Hausa Fulani (Muslims).
