WAEC Government 1994 Question 37

Question 37

Colonial Administration

After some time, the French replaced their colonial policy of assimilation with that of

  1. A.Indirect Rule
  2. B.Frenchification
  3. C.Direct Administration
  4. D.Association
  5. E.Ascription.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Association)

Explanation

Assimilation proved costly and was resisted, so France adopted the policy of association, which allowed Africans to keep more of their own culture and institutions.