What was the main reason that the British were able to establish their law and religion with relative ease in the village?

The main reason the British were able to establish their law and religion with ease in the village because the Igbo leadership was not centralized, and their leaders were not able to control their people.

Explanation:

There was a rift among the people of lgbo society and this was the main problem of lgbo tribe. Thus, their identity was fragmented. The leadership was not centralized and they did not have any control over the people. They could not administer them to not to be influenced by the British.

There were independent communities who had their beliefs and laws. Thus, it was easier for the Britishers to colonize and establish what they believed in. They embraced Christianity and western education.