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JAMB Government 1994 Question 23

Question 23

Nationalism

Nationalist activities were earlier in British than in French West Africa because the

  1. A.French West Africans were not interested in having self-government
  2. B.British colonialists were no longer interested in governing their acquired territories
  3. C.French administrative policies did not allow for political agitation
  4. D.nationalists in British West Africa were more united than their French counterparts
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (French administrative policies did not allow for political agitation)

Explanation

France's policy of assimilation and its tight direct control left little room for political agitation, while British indirect rule allowed more political activity and press freedom.