Nigeria
Nigeria is located in West Africa and has many ancient kingdoms and empires that are continuing from the historic British colonization. The British was interested in Nigeria because the many resources Nigeria produces. Reguardless of the resources, Nigeria produced a slave trade by superiority from the British in 1472. The British would sail to Nigeria and collect slaves and then make a long voyague to the knew land. The British for trade would give the Nigerian Empire guns, and beneficial products for everyday living. In 1862, the British colonized the Nigerian Empire. As a result from the colonization in 1884, the Berlin conference was put into place to give Britain the official right to establish a colony. In 1905, a revolution over slavery began. The revolution was a fight for Nigeria's independence, but with a result of 2,000 natives were killed. British Governor Lugard was appointed to rule the territory and have direct-rule. During this time there was a continuous trial and error of the merging between North Nigeria and South Nigeria. Northern Nigeria was largely Muslim and ruled by Islamic leader called the Sokoto caliphate and he did not like the western culture. Northern Nigeria had a beneficial rule because of the amount of wealth it had and this provided a lot of revenue. Southern Nigeria was largely Christian and was influenced by Western and traditional African customs; Southern Nigeria also had a poor economy which resulted in a low revenue. In 1914 Britain merged the two together and Governor Lugard still held control of the area. The British ruled for 76 years over Nigeria; Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960. Nigeria's new constitution established a federal system with an elected prime minister and a ceremonial head of state.
Nigerian Flag
The Nigerian flag is very important to the people of Nigeria. The two unique sea-green bands represent the forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria while the white band represents peace. The flag was designed in 1959 and was first officially hoisted on October 1, 1960. Nigeria still remains as a democracy, but if still influenced by imperialism. An outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, overwhelms health systems and has rapid movement to go across boarders. President Obama addresses a renewal of international systems. America is deploying doctors and scientists to help contain the outbreak of Ebola and to pursue new treatments. Other current factors of imperialism have been used in Nigeria because of the tragic kidnapping of hundreds of school girls in April 2014. President Obama informed the House Speaker that he would be sending around 80 forces to help search for the missing girls. These forces will come together and both forces will use their strength to fulfill their mission. Imperialism in 21st Century extends rapidly because of the intense and large nations wanting to continue to gain and use superiority to increase potential rulings that could benefit their country.
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