WAEC Government 2016 Papers

Concept:The push for constitutional change in British West African colonies was driven by local demands for self-rule.Explanation:The desire for constitutional development arose mainly from the growing agitation of the people for political independence.Educated elites and nationalists began to demand a greater voice in governance.They wanted reforms that would grant more autonomy and eventually end British colonial rule.Thus, the constitutional changes were not initiated by the British willingly, nor by traditional rulers.The main force was the people’s increasing political awareness and struggle for independence.Answer:D. growing agitation of the people for political independence.