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Nigeria offered the British Empire valuable resources, including palm oil, rubber, and later, oil and gas, which were crucial for industrial development. The country's diverse agricultural products and raw materials provided essential commodities for British markets. Additionally, Nigeria served as a strategic geopolitical location in West Africa, enhancing Britain's trade routes and military presence. The integration of Nigerian labor and markets also contributed to the economic expansion of the British Empire.
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How was Nigeria linked with England?
Nigeria used to be part of the British Empire.
What did Britain get from Nigeria in the British empire?
civilization
What did the British empire get out of nigeria being part of the British empire?
cocoa, palm oil, groundnuts
What did Nigeria give the British empire?
Slaves for the plantations
Was Nigeria allied or a axis?
Nigeria was a member of the British Empire so was on the Allied side.
When was Nigeria under British imperial rule?
Nigeria became a part of the british empire on exactly January 1st 1901
Can anyone offer employment for a married couple in current british empire territiries?
There hasn't been a British Empire for some years.
When was pre-colonialism in Nigeria?
Nigeria probably had contact with Europeans (Portugese explorers) as early as the 1400s. Nigeria was officially colonized on January 1, 1901 when it became a British protectorate, and part of the British Empire. Britain had claim over that region of Africa since 1885.
Did Nigeria resist colonization?
Nigeria was not united as a single independent state until after its territories were already under the influence of the British Empire. The territories that today constitute the modern state of Nigeria had been under British influence from as early as 1807 when the English crown abolished the slave trade. To that end however, the British did not truly begin occupying territory until the mid 1880s.While they faced some resistance from local tribes and from the remnants of the Kanem-Bornu Empire, the British had little problem facing their less advanced military forces.
What European colony colonized Nigeria?
Both of these regions were BRITISH colonies.
When did Nigeria become a British protectorate?
Nigeria became a British protectorate on January 1, 1901.
How were the natives of Nigeria exposed to English?
Nigeria was colonized by the British. Their schools and all were taken over by the British. Eventually, Nigeria got their independence again ..... Even after the British left Nigeria, their language remained with the Nigerian people.
