Introducing
Your new presentation assistant.
Refine, enhance, and tailor your content, source relevant images, and edit visuals quicker than ever before.
Trending searches
British Colonialism & Nigeria
3
British Colonialism & Nigeria
January 1, 1914
Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria (Royal Colony) is formed by combining Northern and Southern Protectorates.
1912
1850's
April 1928
October 1, 1960
British begin direct taxation on Nigerian Colonies
Nigerian Constitution passed by Britain frees Nigeria of all British rule
Lord Lugard named governor of both Northern and Southern Nigeria and establishes "indirect rule" system.
Indirect rule: system in which areas are governed by local officials allowed to lead as long as they collect taxes and perform other acts that secure the prosperity of Britain
British Establish Presence Near Lagos:
Under the leadership of Frederick Lugard begins to colonize Northern Nigeria, splitting the region in northern and southern political regions, following Berlin Conference in what is known as the "Scramble for Africa"
1900
1940
1855
2000
1800
1914
January 1, 1905
Nigerian soldiers fight in World War I under British command
British Completely Colonizes Nigeria:
- consisting of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate and the Northern Nigeria Protectorate