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GST 112 Study Session 10: DIASPORIC CULTURE AND NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT Objective Question
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Why did the British move a batch of African returnees from Nova Scotia in North America to Freetown, Sierra Leone, in 1792?
Options
A To establish a new trading post for goods
B To escape religious persecution in Nova Scotia
C For fear of being victimized by the independent United States of America
Correct Answer
D To facilitate their integration into local African communities
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Section 10.3 explains: 'The British moved them to Nova Scotia after the war for fear of being victimised by the independent United States of America. They were eventually moved to Freetown from Nova Scotia.'

Hint

The reason was related to the political climate after the American revolutionary war.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 10: DIASPORIC CULTURE AND NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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