WAEC Government 2002 Question 39

Question 39

Colonial Administration

The method used by the French to slow down the development of nationalist activities in West Africa territories was

  1. A.free press
  2. B.the indigenat
  3. C.free education
  4. D.certification.
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Answer: B (the indigenat)

Explanation

The indigenat let French officials punish Africans without trial, which was used to suppress nationalists.