Action group (AG) - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
When was the Action Group formed?
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A
1951
B
1966
C
 1979
2
Who was the leader of the Action Group?
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A
Nnamdi Azikiwe
B
Obafemi Awolowo
C
Ahmadu Bello
3
What was the AG's ideology based on?
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A
Tribalism, conservatism, and the promotion of traditional values
B
Democracy, socialism, and the development of Nigeria's economy and infrastructure
C
Tribalism, conservatism, and the promotion of traditional values
4
What role did the AG play in Nigerian politics during the 1950s and 1960s?
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A
It supported British colonial rule and opposed Nigerian independence             Â
B
It advocated for greater autonomy and self-determination for Nigeria, and pushed for economic and social reforms
C
It promoted tribalism and regionalism, and opposed national unity
5
What event led to the decline of the AG's influence in Nigerian politics?
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A
The party's inability to win elections outside of western Nigeria
B
The assassination of Obafemi Awolowo
C
The first military coup in 1966, which overthrew the civilian government
6
Who were the initial members of the Action Group?
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