This topic analyzes the underlying causes of the Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970.
What students will learn
- Define the Nigerian Civil War as a conflict between 1967 and 1970.
- Identify at least three primary causes that led to the outbreak of the war.
- Explain the role of the 1966 coup d'état in heightening ethnic tensions.
- Discuss the impact of political instability on Nigeria's national unity.
- Evaluate the importance of the Aburi Accord as an attempt at peaceful resolution.
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