WAEC Government 2021 Objective — Question 16

Question 16 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which territories in British West Africa did the colonial government exercise limited jurisdiction?

A. Conquered states
B. Mandated territories
C. ProtectoratesCorrect
D. Trust territories

Explanation

Protectorate means a territory acquired by the colonial master without war, willingly surrendered to colonial rule, over which the colonial government exercised limited jurisdiction.

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