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How did Nigeria's economy change under colonial rule?
African Boundaries were not well defined. They were so loosely defined, that they were almost non-existent. When Africa was colonized, boundaries were created but the African people were disregarded during the creation of these boundaries. The land in Nigeria was also used to create cash crops that were sold for profit. -
How did Britain Govern Nigeria?
Nigerian reigons were renamed because it made it easier for the British to identify them. The British also made sure that a chief who did not resist them controlled each village and city. -
How did British rule alter the position of women in Nigeria? Was it altered in any way?
Women were economically dependent on men. This was because the British took away the land that the Nigerian women used for crops. Their agricultural economy was destoryed. The women were then forced to become waged laborers. The people became upset when the British also taxed them.
