WAEC Government 2004 Question 43

Question 43

Nationalism

The development of nationalist movement was late in French West Africa because of the

  1. A.Second World War
  2. B.indirect rule system
  3. C.assimilation policy
  4. D.obnoxious land laws.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (assimilation policy)

Explanation

Assimilation made the educated elite see themselves as French, which delayed the rise of nationalism.