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The Beginning of Colonialism in Nigeria
British Influence on Nigeria began when an act of parliament was passed to abolish slavery in the British Empire, which resulted in the collapse of African slave trade. -
The British reach Bornu
The British Government sponsors and expedition south through the Sahara to reach Bornu. The expedition's members become the first Europeans to reach Lake Chad. -
British Explorers
The british government sponsors Hugh Clapperton's exploration to the Nigerian coast at Lagos. -
Lagos under attack
Lagos is attacked and captured by British forces. -
William Baikie's Expedition
A British doctor, William Baikie, leads an expedition up the Niger River. -
Lagos in Colonized
Lagos is made a British colony after attempts to end slavery and human sacrifice fail. -
Nigeria with "New Owners."
The Congress of Berlin gives Nigeria to England. -
Invasion of the Igbo Land
The British move into the Igbo's land, following the division of Africa into European countries. -
Trouble in Benin
Benin City,The Capital of Edo State, Nigeria is
ransacked and burned down by the British. -
A New Railway System
Under British Control, The Nigerians build a railway system. -
Completion of the British Conquest
The British now Control 500,000 sq miles of Nigeria, completing their conquest. -
North and South Nigeria unite
North and South Nigeria are united for administrative purposes into a single British colony. -
Rioting Women
The British made a warrant-chief system to impose a tax on the Aba people, resulting in riots that were mostly made up of women. -
Nigerian Independence.
Nigeria gains Independence from Britian. -
New wealth for Nigeria
Nigeria becomes the wealthiest country in Africa due to its large supply of palm oil. -
Economic crisis
In the 1970s the price of oil plummets, resulting in an economic depression. The average person's income decreases by 75%.
