The Second Republic 1979-1983
Discuss the 1979 Constitution
Describe the nature of party politics.
Outline the Fourth National Development Plan.
Identify the achievements of the Second Republic.
THE MILITARY ADMINISTRATION OF 1975-1979
Explain the reasons for the 1975 coup.
Examine the main features of the administration.
Discuss its socio-economic and political programme.
THE MILITARY RULE AND THE RECONSTRUCTION
Discuss the new revenue source for government.
Discuss the Second National Development Plan.
List the Nine Point Programme of Gowon.
Identify the achievements and failure of the Gowon regime.
THE 1966 COUP D’ETAT AND THE NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR
Discuss why military took over government in Nigeria.
Examine the causes and course of the Nigerian Civil war.
Discuss the effects of the Nigerian civil war.
THE FIRST REPUBLIC 1960-1966: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS
Discuss the economic philosophy of the government.
Describe the expansion of social services.
The First Republic, 1960-1966: Political Developments
Discuss the system of government handed over to Nigerians at Independence.
Nature of the political parties of the period
The challenges of democratic governance during this period.
The road to Independence and the attainment of Independen-ce
Discuss the attitude of the international environment towards colonialism
Explain the divide and rule politics of the British.
Relate the events that led to the attainment of independence
Nationalist movement-s after the Second World War
Discuss how the outbreak of the 2nd World War sharpened the cause of the nationalists
Examine the strategies adopted by the nationalists.
Examine the various factors which assisted in the struggle against colonial rule.
Origins of Nationalism
Define the concept of nationalism
Discuss the origin of nationalism.
Discuss the demands of the early nationalist leaders.
Origins of Nationalism
Define the concept of nationalism
Discuss the origin of nationalism.
Discuss the demands of the early nationalist leaders.
The Colonial Economy
Identify the colonial economic policy objectives.
Describe the role of the colonial government in organization of the economy.
Examine the effects of colonial economic policy on Nigeria.
Examine the position of women in the colonial economy.
COLONIAL RULE AND ITS IMPACT a) Central Administra-tion
Explain the reasons for the establishment of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria.
Discuss why it was imposed in Southern Nigeria.
Explain how indirect rule policy perpetuated disunity in Nigeria.
The Amalgamation of Nigeria and its Significance.
Examine the background to the amalgamation.
Discuss the factors which encouraged the merging of various administrative units under one political control.
Describe the administrative arrangements that went with amalgamation.
Examine the significance of amalgamation for Nigeria
The early Phase of British rule, 1900-1914
Describe the arrangements made by the British for administering Nigeria.
Discuss the native court and native authority systems.
Examine why the British built roads and railways, and what part Nigerians played.
Discuss how various Nigerian peoples reacted to the British rule.
Yoruba land in the 19th Century Oyo Empire
Describe the political situation in Yoruba land at the beginning of the 19th Century.
Examine the factors that led to the final collapse of the old Oyo empire.
Discuss the implications of Old Oyo for political developments in Yoruba land.
Developments under El-Kanemi and the Shehus
Identify the major political, social and economic developments that took place in Bornu during the reign of El-kanemi.
Compare these with developments under Shehu Umar.
Identify the weak rulers that succeeded Shehu Umar.
Examine the implication of this for the survival or otherwise of the empire.
Bornu under the Shehus The emergence of El-kanemi
Describe the general conditions in Bornu States at the beginning of the 19th century.
Discuss the impact of weak rulers on Bornu.
Examine the link between events in Gobir and those in Bornu.
Examine the circumstances that led to the emergence of El-kanemi in Bornu.
The impact of the Jihad
Identify the neighbours of Sokoto Caliphate.
Discuss the importance of the jihad in the political, social and economic activities of Hausa land.
Discuss the impact of the jihad on the peoples of the caliphate & peoples outside the caliphate.
The Sokoto Caliphate
Describe the state of Hausa land at the beginning of the 19th century.
Assess the place of Islam in Hausa land at the beginning of 19th century.
Examine the circumstance under which Usman Dan Fodio lived and worked in Gobir.
Explain why the Sarkin Gobir and the Muslims fell out.
Describe the organization of the jihad and the birth of the caliphate.
The Sokoto Caliphate
Describe the state of Hausa land at the beginning of the 19th century.
Assess the place of Islam in Hausa land at the beginning of 19th century.
Examine the circumstance under which Usman Dan Fodio lived and worked in Gobir.
Explain why the Sarkin Gobir and the Muslims fell out.
Describe the organization of the jihad and the birth of the caliphate.