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The nationalism that became a political factor in Nigeria during the interwar period derived both from an older political particularism and broad pan-Africanism, rather than from any sense among the people of a common Nigerian nationality. The goal of activists initially was not self-determination, but increased participation on a regional ...
During and after the Napoleonic period, the western powers gradually abolished slavery, which led to a collapse in demand and consequently a decline of the West African empires, and the gradual increase of western influence during the 19th century (the "Scramble for Africa"), in the case of Nigeria concluding with the British protectorates of ...
Since the idea was first advanced by Barbara Welter in 1966, many historians have argued that the subject is far more complex and nuanced than terms such as "Cult of Domesticity" or "True Womanhood" suggest, and that the roles played by and expected of women within the middle-class, 19th-century context were quite varied and often contradictory.
With a reinvigorated army, he extended Bornu's influence to the neighboring regions and demanded tribute from some Hausa states. He also re-established diplomatic and trade relations with North Africa. Ali's successors continued to rule Kanem and kept it as a province of Bornu until the 19th century. [54]: 77–78
19th-century establishments in Lagos (5 C, 6 P) Pages in category "19th-century establishments in Nigeria" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
Ahebi Ugbabe was born in Enugu-Ezike, an Igbo community, in the late 19th century to Ugbabe Ayibi, a farmer and palm wine tapper, and Anekwu Ameh, a farmer and trader, in Umuida, Enugu-Ezike. She had two brothers and no sisters. [1]: 38-39 She lived with her mother's family in Unadu for a brief period before returning to Umuida. After her ...
About Wikipedia; Contact us; Contribute Help; Learn to edit; ... Pages in category "19th century in Nigeria" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
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