How did the establishment of missionary schools during the c…

Question

How did the establishment of missionary schools during the colonial era affect the Nigerian economy?

Answer 1

How did the establishment of missionary schools during the colonial era affect the Nigerian economy?

It improved the literacy rate and provided a skilled workforce. ✓
It hindered economic development due to religious conflicts.
It led to increased government spending on education.
It favored British education over traditional Nigerian education.

Explanation

Missionary schools taught reading, writing and simple trades. This raised the literacy rate and trained clerks, teachers, interpreters and artisans. These skilled workers helped the colonial economy and, later, Nigeria’s own.

The other options describe side issues, not the main effect on the economy.

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