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 * Travis and Jake: Movement for independence: where and when did it start? leaders of the movement? what did the leaders want? response of government? when were Nigerians granted independence? how did it happen? what was the impact on Nigerians in terms of their daily lives, the government, schools, the economy, religion The Nigerians Independence started when the colonial run Nigeria decided it wanted have more power over its people and country. nigeria was a colony controlled by Britain. Britain oppressed Nigeria until they had enough force to stop British rule in the area. There were no specific leaders in the movement for independence, but the real leaders were the civilians. The civilians gain political awareness shortly into the history of Nigeria. They demanded that they have representation in parliament and establish power over their country. [[image:http://faizbash.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/nigeria-flag.jpg width="800" height="600"]]**=====