Colonialism+(9-4)


 * Sarah H. and Matheus: What does colonialism mean? Which government controlled Nigeria? When? Why did they come to Nigeria? What was the relationship between missionaries, native people, and colonial government?**

Colonialism: ** Colonialism is the power or influence of a nation by a dependent country, people, or territory. ** Which government controlled Nigeria/ Why did they come to Nigeria? ** The British government controlled Nigeria from 1884 - 1960 when they gained independence. The British came to Nigeria primarily because they wanted oil and other useful resources.  Also, the British were competing against other European countries for the occupation of Africa. Africa had a lot of resources such as gold, silver, herbs, and diamonds that would help the British economically, which would help their country have a lot of power and money before World War One. The British saw Africa as a Gold Mine, that would benefit them greatly in many ways. ** Relationships ** : The missionaries and colonial government came into the country of Nigeria and took advantage of them and their system. They took power away from these people and treated them unfairly, making them feel vulnerable. **