Unarguably, the abolition of the slave trade in Britain directly stimulated the
A. penetration of European merchants capital into Nigeria B. spread of missionary activities into Nigeria C. growth of nationalist movements in Nigeria D. pace of the amalgamation of Nigeria
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
As slave trade was abolished, legitimate trade started and this encouraged the European merchants agenda for imperialism (i.e to establish industries, extract and trade natural resources) to smoothly penetrate Nigeria.
