WAEC Government 1997 Question 41

Question 41

Nationalism

Which of the following is a result of nationalist activities in French West Africa?

  1. A.Indigenat
  2. B.Free Trade
  3. C.Negritude
  4. D.Direct Rule
  5. E.The Loi Cadre.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (The Loi Cadre.)

Explanation

Nationalist pressure led France to pass the Loi Cadre (1956), which gave the colonies universal suffrage and their own territorial assemblies and councils. The indigénat was a colonial system nationalists fought against.