WAEC Government 1995 Question 33

Question 33

Colonial Administration

The policy of association was adopted by the

  1. A.British to replace their policy of Indirect Rule
  2. B.French to replace their policy of Assimilation
  3. C.British on their arrival in West Africa
  4. D.French on their departure from West Africa
  5. E.French for their home government.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (French to replace their policy of Assimilation)

Explanation

France replaced assimilation with association, which respected African cultures more and allowed traditional institutions to continue under French control.