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Difficulty: EasyThe Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970)

Match each key event related to the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970) in List A with its corresponding description or significance in List B.

  • Aburi Accord (1967)Agreement held in Ghana attempting to resolve political crises through a confederal arrangement
  • Creation of 12 States (May 1967)Structural reform by General Gowon aimed at weakening regional dominance and breaking Eastern secessionist unity
  • Declaration of Biafra (May 1967)Formal announcement of secession by the Eastern Region led by Lt. Col. C. Odumegwu Ojukwu

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The Aburi Accord (1967) corresponds to the agreement held in Ghana attempting to resolve political crises through a confederal arrangement. The Creation of 12 States (May 1967) corresponds to the structural reform by General Gowon aimed at weakening regional dominance and breaking Eastern secessionist unity. The Declaration of Biafra (May 1967) corresponds to the formal announcement of secession by the Eastern Region led by Lt. Col. C. Odumegwu Ojukwu.
Each historical event is correctly paired with its defining impact: the Aburi Accord was the peace meeting in Ghana advocating confederation; the creation of 12 states was Gowon's structural measure to undermine secessionist solidarity; and the declaration of Biafra by Ojukwu was the explicit act of regional secession.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical context and outcomes of the Aburi Accord of January 1967.
The Aburi meeting took place in Ghana and focused on establishing a confederal system of governance.
This links the Aburi Accord directly to the confederal agreement held in Ghana.
2
Analyze the purpose of the 12-state creation by the Federal Military Government in May 1967.
Decree No. 14 reorganized Nigeria into 12 states to grant autonomy to minority ethnic groups and weaken Eastern regional unity.
This links state creation to General Gowon's structural strategy to break regional dominance.
3
Recognize the act that directly triggered the outbreak of hostilities in 1967.
Lt. Col. Ojukwu proclaimed the secession of the Eastern Region as the Republic of Biafra on May 30, 1967.
This pairs the declaration of Biafra with the formal announcement of secession.

Key Concept

Key Pre-War Events and Decisive Political Actions (1967)
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The Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970)

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