2. Creation of the Legislative Council: It established a legislative council with both appointed and elected members, which provided a platform for Africans to participate in legislative processes and voice their concerns.
3. Expansion of Franchise: The constitution expanded the electoral franchise to include a wider segment of the population, though still limited, thereby increasing political participation among the educated elite.
4. Recognition of Local Traditions: The Clifford Constitution acknowledged the role of traditional rulers and institutions in governance, which helped to incorporate local customs and traditions into the political framework.
5. Foundation for Future Reforms: It laid the groundwork for subsequent constitutional reforms by demonstrating the potential for greater political participation and setting the stage for further advancements in self-governance.
### 10. Aborigine's Rights Protection Society (ARPS)
#### (a) Objectives of ARPS [6 marks]
1. Protection of Land Rights: ARPS was established to safeguard the land rights of the indigenous people against encroachment and unfair treatment by colonial authorities and European settlers.
2. Advocacy for Political Representation: The society aimed to ensure that indigenous people had a voice in the political and administrative processes affecting their lives and territories.
3. Preservation of Cultural Heritage: ARPS sought to protect and preserve the cultural heritage and traditional practices of the indigenous people in the face of colonial influences and changes.
#### (b) Significant Achievements of ARPS [9 marks]
1. Success in Land Rights Protection: ARPS effectively campaigned against land dispossession and ensured that colonial policies were adjusted to better protect indigenous land interests.
2. Influencing Colonial Policy: The society’s advocacy led to changes in colonial policies, including greater recognition of traditional leaders and their roles in local governance.
3. Expansion of Franchise: The constitution expanded the electoral franchise to include a wider segment of the population, though still limited, thereby increasing political participation among the educated elite.
4. Recognition of Local Traditions: The Clifford Constitution acknowledged the role of traditional rulers and institutions in governance, which helped to incorporate local customs and traditions into the political framework.
5. Foundation for Future Reforms: It laid the groundwork for subsequent constitutional reforms by demonstrating the potential for greater political participation and setting the stage for further advancements in self-governance.
### 10. Aborigine's Rights Protection Society (ARPS)
#### (a) Objectives of ARPS [6 marks]
1. Protection of Land Rights: ARPS was established to safeguard the land rights of the indigenous people against encroachment and unfair treatment by colonial authorities and European settlers.
2. Advocacy for Political Representation: The society aimed to ensure that indigenous people had a voice in the political and administrative processes affecting their lives and territories.
3. Preservation of Cultural Heritage: ARPS sought to protect and preserve the cultural heritage and traditional practices of the indigenous people in the face of colonial influences and changes.
#### (b) Significant Achievements of ARPS [9 marks]
1. Success in Land Rights Protection: ARPS effectively campaigned against land dispossession and ensured that colonial policies were adjusted to better protect indigenous land interests.
2. Influencing Colonial Policy: The society’s advocacy led to changes in colonial policies, including greater recognition of traditional leaders and their roles in local governance.
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