The Amalgamation of 1914
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Reasons for and effects of the Amalgamation.
- Examine the reasons for the 1914 Amalgamation and its effects.
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- Practice question 1
The 1914 Amalgamation is generally recognized by historians as a key step in the creation of
- A.A federation of fully sovereign regions
- B.The modern territorial framework of the Nigerian state
- C.A fully independent Nigerian state immediately
- D.A protectorate under French rather than British control
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B. The modern territorial framework of the Nigerian state
This amalgamation is generally recognized as a key step in creating the modern territorial framework of Nigeria.
- Practice question 2
The overall administrative and financial motivations behind the 1914 Amalgamation remain an important area of study for historians seeking to understand
- A.A topic with no bearing on Nigeria's later administrative history
- B.Events occurring only after Nigerian independence in 1960
- C.Why the merger occurred and what interests it was intended to serve
- D.Only the symbolic aspects of Nigeria's founding, with no practical dimension
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C. Why the merger occurred and what interests it was intended to serve
This study remains important for understanding why the merger occurred and what interests it served.
- Practice question 3
The formal Amalgamation of Nigeria took legal effect on
- A.January 1, 1900
- B.May 29, 1999
- C.January 1, 1914
- D.October 1, 1960
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C. January 1, 1914
This amalgamation took legal effect on January 1, 1914.
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