What event led to the British colonization of the Benin City area?
Trade agreement
British punitive expedition
Peaceful negotiations
Independence movement
Answer
In 1897, a British punitive expedition captured, sacked, and burned Benin City. This event marked the beginning of British colonization in the area, eventually leading to the incorporation of the region into Colonial Nigeria.
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