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WAEC Government 1998 Question 38

Question 38

Nationalism

Nationalist movements started late in French West Africa because

  1. A.Africans were allowed to enlist in the army
  2. B.Africans felt they were free
  3. C.Africans wanted to maintain trade relations with France
  4. D.France did not allow Africans to travel abroad
  5. E.France suppressed political associations and parties.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (France suppressed political associations and parties.)

Explanation

France suppressed political activity and the assimilation policy made the elite identify with France, so nationalism developed late.