WAEC Government 2000 Question 47

Question 47

Colonial Administration

The French policy of Assimilation in West Africa was a form of

  1. A.Indirect Rule
  2. B.direct rule
  3. C.democratic rule
  4. D.monarchy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (direct rule)

Explanation

Under assimilation the French ruled directly through their own officials, not through traditional rulers.