Unilorin Post-UTME Government 2024 (Model questions) Question 1

Question 1

Colonial Administration

The French colonial policy of Assimilation was intended to

  1. A.to transfer technology to Africa
  2. B.to make Frenchmen out of Africans
  3. C.to produce well educated Africans
  4. D.to prepare Africans for the Olympic games.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (to make Frenchmen out of Africans)

Explanation

Assimilation aimed to replace African culture with French language, culture and values, turning Africans into 'black Frenchmen'.