Study this extract on events that took place in the early 1880s on the coast of Cameroon and then answer question (a) to (e) that follow. The maximum mark for each sub question is indicated in the bracket.

Here are the answers based on the provided extract:

a)

i) The extract does not provide information about a written request made by Cameroon kings to the British before 1881.

ii) The extract refers to "the Douala kings and chiefs" but does not provide their specific names.

iii) The extract states the 1881 request was addressed to "the head of state and prime minister" but does not name the head of state.

b)

i) The prime minister who headed her Majesty's government in 1881 was Kimberly.

ii) The Colonial Office argued against the annexation request, which influenced the Prime Minister to reject it. The extract does not explicitly state the Foreign Office's stance or a