WAEC Government 1988 Question 48

Question 48

Colonial Administration

The French policy of Assimilation

  1. A.was a device to transfer technology to Africa.
  2. B.was the same in theory as the British policy of Indirect Rule.
  3. C.was aimed at converting Africans to Frenchmen.
  4. D.enabled the French to stay in Africa.
  5. E.produced well educated Africans who opposed the policy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (was aimed at converting Africans to Frenchmen.)

Explanation

Assimilation aimed to turn Africans into French citizens in culture, language and law.