Question

Nigeria’s civil war was prompted by which of the following?(1 point) Responses the assassination of its elected leader the assassination of its elected leader a disputed election and violence toward an ethnic minority a disputed election and violence toward an ethnic minority a protest against an authoritarian leader that emerged a protest against an authoritarian leader that emerged a prolonged colonial presence

Answer 1

Nigeria's civil war, also known as the Biafran War, was primarily prompted by a combination of factors, including ethnic tensions and economic disparity. Among the options provided, the most relevant choice would be "a disputed election and violence toward an ethnic minority."

The war (1967-1970) was significantly influenced by the political instability that followed Nigeria's independence, including ethnic rivalries, especially between the Igbo people in the Southeast and other groups, along with issues related to the distribution of power and resources in the context of a federal system. The assassination of political leaders and violent conflicts are also significant events leading up to the war.