History FROM 3

They wanted British laws in their home.
They wanted laws to maintain law and order as well as the suppression of superstition, inhuman culture etc.
They needed the British protection against the French advancing from the South.
The kings encounter problems in their country like wars, killing and idol worshiping or put an end to malpractices.
They were tired of ruling their people hence wanted the British to come assistance.
The British administration of Calabar in Nigeria was so much loved by chiefs.
The kings felt very satisfied with the annual dash presented to them by British.
Palavers between chifs, natives, foreign traders were settled by British.
The British had succeeded in winning the natives, economically and culturally.
The natives found favour with English tittles like Kings and Dukes, looking glass etc.
The opening of factories, stores and many trading stations benefited the natives.

par Claude Foumtum

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