JAMB Government 1982 Question 50

Question 50

Nationalism

Which of the following countries voted 'no' in the referendum conducted by France in 1958?

  1. A.Ivory Coast
  2. B.Togo
  3. C.Cameroon
  4. D.Republic of Benin
  5. E.Guinea
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Answer: E (Guinea)

Explanation

In de Gaulle's 1958 referendum on the French Community, only Guinea, led by Sékou Touré, voted 'no' and became independent at once.