JAMB History · Section 2

British Conquest of the Nigeria Area

Section B: The Nigeria Area, 1800–1900

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Official JAMB History outline · Section B: The Nigeria Area, 1800–1900

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a. The first phase of the British conquest of Nigeria, 1851–1900.

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Highlight the factors responsible for the bombardment and annexation of Lagos.

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b. Second phase of the conquest and motives.

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Determine the reasons for the conquest and the methods used during the second phase.

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c. Methods of the conquest and its result.

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Determine the methods used during the conquest and evaluate its results.

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d. Resistance to and aftermath of the conquest.

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Examine the various acts of resistance to the conquest and evaluate its aftermath.

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