Process of Decolonization - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2001

After 1945, the demand of African nationalists changed from reform to independence because

A. Colonial rule became less oppressive
B. Colonial rule was in disarray
C. The second world war boosted their morale
D. The second world war enhanced colonial rule.

Question 47:

• JAMB 2001

The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as the result of

A. Its failure to win election
B. Shortage of funds to run its affairs
C. The harassment of its leadership by government.
D. The breakup of its leadership.

Question 48:

• JAMB 2004

A common feature of the earlier political parties in Nigeria was that they

A. Were formed by the government
B. Started as a social-cultural organizations
C. Were backed by the colonialists
D. Were non-elitist in nature

Question 49:

• JAMB 2004

The process of nationalism was accelerated by

A. The signing of the Atlantic Charter
B. Improvement in warfare tactics
C. Rapid economic developement
D. The coming of Christian missionaries

Question 50:

• JAMB 2005

The political party formed in 1923 by Herbert Macaulay was

A. Nigerian Youth Movement
B. National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons
C. United National Independent Party
D. Nigerian National Democratic Party