Independence Struggles

What does independence primarily mean?

• Financial assistance from foreign nations

• Freedom from control, influence, or support of others

• Membership in international organizations

• Colonization by a stronger power

The struggle for independence in Africa mainly occurred between:

• 1930 to 1945

• 1950 to 1970

• 1945 to 1960

• 1965 to 1980

Which of the following best describes the struggle for independence?

• Fight for religious freedom

• Campaign for cultural heritage

• Fight for emancipation from colonial rule

• Demand for military dominance

Which method was used in Kenya, Angola, and Mozambique during their independence struggles?

• Peaceful negotiation

• Armed struggle

• Electoral reform

• Foreign mediation

Nigeria adopted which method in its struggle for independence?

• Armed conflict

• Non-peaceful protest

• Violent revolution

• Peaceful method

Who founded the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)?

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Herbert Macaulay

• Obafemi Awolowo

• Sir Ahmadu Bello

What was the key focus of the Action Group (AG)?

• Promotion of dictatorship

• Federalism, enlightenment, and education

• Military leadership

• Regional secession

The final conference that prepared Nigeria for independence was held in:

• 1953

• 1955

• 1957

• 1958

Which political party represented northern interests during Nigeria’s independence struggle?

• NCNC

• AG

• NPC

• NNDP

What was the significance of the 1953 London Constitutional Conference?

• Declared Nigeria independent

• Finalized colonial control

• Addressed the crisis from Enahoro’s self-government motion

• Introduced universal suffrage