World History Semester B Exam

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How did indirect imperial rule impact modern Nigeria?(1 point)
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Infrastructure was not a priority under British rule, so building infrastructure has been a major initiative in modern Nigeria.
Infrastructure was not a priority under British rule, so building infrastructure has been a major initiative in modern Nigeria.

Systems of administration were destroyed by the British, creating a power vacuum and leading to conflict in Nigeria.
Systems of administration were destroyed by the British, creating a power vacuum and leading to conflict in Nigeria.

Indirect British rule helped Nigeria to grow its wealth, leading it to grow economically in the modern day.
Indirect British rule helped Nigeria to grow its wealth, leading it to grow economically in the modern day.

The growth of cash crops helped Nigeria become a prosperous country in the modern day.

Answer 1

The most accurate response to how indirect imperial rule impacted modern Nigeria is:

"Systems of administration were destroyed by the British, creating a power vacuum and leading to conflict in Nigeria."

Indirect rule often undermined existing local governance systems, which has had long-lasting effects, contributing to instability, conflicts, and challenges in governance in contemporary Nigeria. Other options reflect aspects of Nigeria’s situation but do not capture the more significant impact of governance and administrative disruption caused by colonial rule.