SSS2 History Curriculum Overview
This comprehensive History scheme of work for SSS2 covers Nigeria in the 19th century, British rule, nationalism, independence, military rule, and democratic governance essential for Senior Secondary School 2 students in Nigeria.
FIRST TERM
Nigeria in the 19th Century I
- 1. The Sokoto Caliphate
- 2. The administration of the Caliphate
- 3. The impact of the Jihad
- 4. Bornu under the Shehus The emergence of El-kanemi
- 5. Developments under El-Kanemi and the Shehus
- 6. Yoruba land in the 19th Century Oyo Empire
- 7. The era of Ibadan imperialism
- 8. The peace treaty of 1886 and its aftermath
- 9. Benin in the 19th century
- 10. The first Phase of British Conquest 1851-1900
- 11. The Second Phase of British Conquest, 1900-1914
British Rule and Nigerian Reaction 1900-1914
- 1. The early Phase of British rule, 1900-1914
- 2. The Amalgamation of Nigeria and its Significance
- 3. Colonial Rule and Its Impact
- 4. Central Administration
- 5. The Colonial Economy
- 6. Social Development and Liter- Group Relations
SECOND TERM
The Decolonization Process in Nigeria, 1922-1945
- 1. Origins of Nationalism
The Decolonization Process in Nigeria, 1945-1960
- 1. Nationalist movement-s after the Second World War
- 2. The road to Independence and the attainment of Independence
Nigeria since Independence
- 1. The First Republic, 1960-1966: Political Developments
- 2. The First Republic 1960-1966: Social and Economic Developments
Military Intervention in Governance
- 1. The 1966 Coup D'etat and the Nigerian Civil War
THIRD TERM
- 1. The Military Rule and the Reconstruction
- 2. The Military Administration of 1975-1979
- 3. The Second Republic 1979-1983
The Return of the Military
- 1. The Ibrahim Babangida Regime, 1985-1993
- 2. The Challenges of Democratic Governance. Interim National Government and the Return of the Military, 1993-1998
- 3. The Transition and the Fourth Republic
- 4. Enduring Issues in an Attempt at Nation Building
Learning Objectives:
Students will develop comprehensive understanding of Nigerian history, learn about pre-colonial societies, understand the impact of British colonization, study the struggle for independence, and gain knowledge of post-independence political developments essential for national consciousness and civic education.
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