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Case Study: Nigeria
Nigeria is a creation of imperialism. Named after Niger River by British journalist
Flora Shaw Encompasses 250-400 ethnic groups
Dominant groups: Yoruba in the West Hausa-Fulani in the north Igbo in the east
Dates from British conquest in 1903
Early Nigerian History Early states divided based on ethnic groups
Hausa-Fulani – strong central government Igbo – stateless society Numerous small states (not same political
structure as we recognize today) Slave trade dates back to late 1400s
30% of all slaves sent across Atlantic came from Nigeria
3.5 million Nigerian slaves sent
1807: British abolish the transatlantic slave trade
Great Britain now looks for alternative to slaves, something more “legitimate”
Royal Niger Company Gains control of the palm-oil trade along the
Niger River. Gives basis for British claims to the region Trades palm oil and palm kernels (used to
make soap and lubricants for machinery)What form of control does the Royal Niger
Company represent?
British Claim Region Instability with Yoruba civil wars British move toward colonial domination
Series of treaties with kings and chieftains Allows for armed intervention
British claims formally recognized at Berline Conference
Colonial Rule in Nigeria 1914: British claim entire area of Nigeria as a
colony Governing these divided peoples proves
difficult Different languages, culture, and religions Hausa-Fulani = Muslim, strong central government Rivalries existed (example: Hausa-Fulani and
Yoruba as traditional enemies
Which form of rule would work better in this scenario: direct or indirect control?
Indirect Rule in Nigeria Frederick Lugard as colonial administrator Transforms sphere of influence into colony Chooses indirect rule:
Not enough troops to govern that much land Complexities of local differences
Indirect rule functions well in northern Nigeria – history of strong central government
Difficult to appoint chiefs where there had not been chiefs before
Resistance occurs as well
Nigeria is a creation of imperialism. Agree or disagree with this statement. Defend your position
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