By what means did Nigeria gain independence from Great Britain?

Question

A.
a bloody rebellion modeled on the Mau Mau Uprising

B.
political pressure and largely peaceful negotiations

C.
a series of fasts and the marshaling of world opinion

D.
a British grant of independence at the end of World War II

Answer 1

B. political pressure and largely peaceful negotiations

Nigeria gained its independence from Great Britain through a process that involved political pressure and negotiations, rather than violent rebellion or grants directly tied to World War II. The independence movement gained momentum after World War II, leading to discussions that culminated in Nigeria's independence on October 1, 1960.