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The British taking control over  Nigeria 

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The British taking control over  Nigeria 

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British protectorate

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African slaves were taken to America to be sold.

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Positive impacts of British Colonialism  

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Positive impacts of British Colonialism  

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-Developed export industries
-Improved and urbanized infrastructure
-Deceloped agriculture industry
-Restrained the population through ecnomic incentives
-Promoted foreign education for natives
-Provided a full timeline for independence

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-Invaded and captured Lagos
-Had most control over the land
-Toppled the monarchy
-Conducted military expeditions
-Subduing kingdoms
-Killed the culture

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Christianity was forced onto the colonists, forcing them to stop their other religious practices.

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An election between two parties allowed Nigeria to gain independence after a coalition government was formed since neither parties won the majority of the votes.

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British invaded Lagos because it was an important center of palm oil trade.

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What were the disadvantages of being under British rule?

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What were the disadvantages of being under British rule?

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One of the disadvantages of this was culture because the British culture was forced into the people of Nigeria .

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Nigeria had raw materials; fertile land palm oil, crude oil etc. Thecountry was “uncivilized” so the British believed they could get raw materials for a cheaper price or sometimes free raw materials.

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Britain’s goal was to “civilize” the Benin, the people who controlled the central region for further control.