The British rule in Nigeria became established through a series of hesitant steps adopted EXCEPT
The establishment of British colonial rule in Nigeria was a gradual process involving:
Trade treaties – Agreements with local rulers to allow trade and political influence.
Treaties of friendship and protection – Used to gain influence over territories by offering “protection” to local rulers.
Gunboat diplomacy – The use or threat of naval power to pressure local rulers into signing treaties or accepting British authority.
Use of force – In cases where treaties or diplomacy failed, military force was used to subdue resistance (e.g. in Benin and the Sokoto Caliphate).
However, awarding contracts was not a method employed in establishing British rule during that period.
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