JAMB History · Section 3

The Colonial Economy

Section C: Nigeria, 1900–1960

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Official JAMB History outline · Section C: Nigeria, 1900–1960

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a. Currency, taxation and forced labour.

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Examine the nature of the economy as it affected society under colonial rule.

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b. Infrastructure: transportation, post and telecommunications.

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Examine the nature of the colonial economy and its effects on society.

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c. Agriculture.

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Examine the nature of the colonial economy and its effects on society.

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d. Mining.

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Examine the nature of the colonial economy and its effects on society.

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e. Industry.

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Examine the nature of the colonial economy and its effects on society.

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f. Commerce.

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Examine the nature of the colonial economy and its effects on society.

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g. Banking.

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Examine the nature of the colonial economy and its effects on society.

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