Which of the following statements best analyzes World War II’s impact on Nigerian independence?(1 point)

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Nigeria’s failure to support the Allies during World War II led to economic stagnation and an inability to gain independence.
Nigeria’s failure to support the Allies during World War II led to economic stagnation and an inability to gain independence.

Nigeria’s participation in World War II exposed ethnic and religious divisions within the country that prevented an effective independence movement.
Nigeria’s participation in World War II exposed ethnic and religious divisions within the country that prevented an effective independence movement.

While Nigeria participated in World War II, its economic and political systems were not damaged by the war, allowing for a quicker independence process.
While Nigeria participated in World War II, its economic and political systems were not damaged by the war, allowing for a quicker independence process.

While Nigeria participated in World War II, British officials viewed the colony as key to postwar reconstruction, so they prevented independence.

Answer 1

The statement that best analyzes World War II's impact on Nigerian independence is:

"While Nigeria participated in World War II, British officials viewed the colony as key to postwar reconstruction, so they prevented independence."

This statement reflects the geopolitical context of the time, where British officials recognized Nigeria's importance during the war and in the postwar period, leading to a postponement of independence despite growing nationalist sentiments.