The primary motivation for European penetration into Nigeria…

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The primary motivation for European penetration into Nigeria during the 19th century was

  1. Cultural exchange
  2. Religious conversions
  3. Economic exploitation ✓
  4. Political alliances
Explanation

Europeans came to Nigeria in the 19th century mainly for economic exploitation. After the slave trade ended, they wanted palm oil, groundnuts and cotton, and markets for their factory goods.

Missionaries did seek converts, but trade and raw materials drove the main push.

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