WAEC Government 2017 Theory — Question 11

Question 11 of 16 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2017 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

SECTION B 7(a) What is a crown colony?

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A crown colony is a territory acquired by Britain through conquest, purchase, cession etc. A crown colony was put under the direct administration of the British Government and the inhabitants of a crown colony were regarded as British Subjects.

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