Author Question: What event was referred to as the coup from heaven? a. A bloodless coup in 1983 that returned the ... (Read 60 times)

cnetterville · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

What event was referred to as the coup from heaven?

a. A bloodless coup in 1983 that returned the government over to civilian power after three years of military rule.
b. A bloody civil war in 1963 that lasted over two years and resulted in the loss of over two million lives.
c. In 1979 the National Party of Nigeria won the presidency and the legislature in a national election, after Nigeria adopted the U.S. model of government.
d. Defense Minister Brigadier Sani Abach died of a heart attack before he could take over the presidency.

Question 2

Which of the following occurred during the Third Republic?

a. Social and economic divisions led to civil war between tribes in the North and South, resulting in the loss of over 3,000 lives.
b. Relationships with trading partners were improved and Nigeria renegotiated its debt repayment schedule.
c. The military took control of the government and held elections for a new executive; the elections were later invalidated on allegations of fraud.
d. Political parties were legalized, state governments and a new National Assembly were elected, and a presidential election was held in 1993.