Question

how did the strength of the nigerian national identity affect the nigerian independence movement and the early successes or failures of the newly independent nation?
a
nigeria is an ethnically diverse country and a unifying national identity helped differing ethnic groups unite and win their independence from britain. however, shortly after independence igbo separatists seceded and formed the republic of biafra, starting a long civil war.

b
nigeria is an ethnically diverse country and a unifying national identity helped differing ethnic groups unite and win their independence from britain. the country’s igbo, yoruba, and hausa peoples formed a successful power - sharing government that became the model for decolonization efforts in africa.

c
nigerian nationalists attempted to draw the differing ethnic groups in nigeria together under the banner of nigerian nationalism and win independence from britain. however, distrust between the groups led to civil unrest until the region was placed under the control of the united nations trusteeship council.

d
nigerian nationalists attempted to draw the differing ethnic groups in nigeria together under the banner of nigerian nationalism and win independence from britain. after a period of civil unrest, the british created a new government that placed the minority igbo in control of the government.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option B: Nigeria's post - independence power - sharing was not a long - term success as the Biafran civil war occurred, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Nigeria was not placed under UN Trusteeship Council control after independence; this is factually wrong.
• Option D: The British did not create a government putting the Igbo (a minority) in control; this is incorrect.
• Option A: Nigeria is ethnically diverse. A unifying national identity helped in gaining independence from Britain. But after independence, Igbo separatists formed Biafra, leading to a civil war. This matches the historical events of Nigeria's independence and post - independence period.

Answer:

A. Nigeria is an ethnically diverse country and a unifying national identity helped differing ethnic groups unite and win their independence from Britain. However, shortly after independence Igbo separatists seceded and formed the Republic of Biafra, starting a long civil war.