Lagos Colony

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Lagos Colony?Centered on the port of Lagos, in what is now southern Nigeria
2. When was Lagos Colony built?March 5, 1862
3. What is the date of annexation?August 6, 1861, by Commander Beddingfield under threat of force
4. What is the population growth?Exceeded 60,000 by 1872, becoming a cosmopolitan trading center

Lagos Treaty of Cession: The legally binding document signed by Oba Dosunmu, transferring Lagos to British control.
Cosmopolitan: Characterized by the presence of people from many different countries and cultures.
Protectorate: A territory under the protection and influence of a stronger state, often with limited self-governance.
Imperialism: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.