The colony and protectorate of Nigeria was established by the British in the late 19th century, specifically in 1861 with the founding of Lagos as a colony. The British expanded their control over the region through various treaties and military campaigns, culminating in the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates in 1914. This establishment was largely driven by economic interests and the desire for resource extraction. The colonial administration laid the groundwork for Nigeria's future political and social dynamics.
Nigeria and Kenya were both ruled by the British Empire. Nigeria became a British protectorate in the 19th century and was later amalgamated into a single colony in 1914. Kenya was established as a British colony in the late 19th century and gained independence in 1963. Both countries experienced significant impacts from British colonial rule on their political, social, and economic systems.
Yes, Nigeria was under British rule from the late 19th century until it gained independence in 1960. The British established control through a series of treaties and military conquests, eventually uniting various regions into the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria in 1914. Nigerian independence was achieved on October 1, 1960, leading to the establishment of a sovereign nation.
Nigeria was first colonized by Europeans in the late 19th century, with British interests establishing control over various regions. The British formally began their colonization in 1865 when Lagos was annexed as a colony. By 1914, the British merged the Northern and Southern Protectorates and Lagos into a single entity called the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria. This marked the full establishment of British colonial rule in the region.
Kenya was initially known as the East Africa Protectorate by the British. In 1920, the area became known as the Kenya colony. The Republic of Kenya became independent in 1963.
Eritrea was primarily a colony, specifically under Italian colonial rule from the late 19th century until World War II. Italy established Eritrea as its first colony in Africa in 1890, exploiting its resources and implementing significant infrastructure projects. After the war, Eritrea was briefly administered by the British before being federated with Ethiopia in 1952, which ultimately led to Ethiopia's annexation of Eritrea in 1962. While it experienced protectorate-like status during British administration (1941-1952), its primary classification remains that of a colony due to the nature of Italian control.
A notable example of a protectorate is the British protectorate over Egypt established in the late 19th century. Although Egypt was nominally an independent state, British control over its administration and military effectively made it a protectorate, allowing Britain to manage its affairs while ostensibly respecting its sovereignty. This arrangement lasted until Egypt gained full independence in the mid-20th century.
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Coastal Kenya was ruled by Zanzibar and became part of a German "protectorate" (colony) in 1885, before becoming a British colony from 1888 to 1963.
The Roanoke colony was established by English colonists in North Carolina in the late 16th century. The exact fate of the colonists remains a mystery as they disappeared without a trace, leading to the colony being referred to as the "Lost Colony".
Sir Walter Raleigh received permission from Queen Elizabeth I to establish the colony of Roanoke in the late 16th century.
You may be referring to Juan de Oñate. He was a conquistador: in the late 1500s and early 1600s, he explored in the New World, and he established the colony of New Mexico for Spain. Most accounts say he was very dictatorial and harsh as the leader of that colony, but he is known for having established it.
Britain had a presence in Nigeria in part to end slavery there. The British Empire actually controlled much of Africa during the 19th century.