Question 43
Colonial AdministrationThe policy of Assimilation was abandoned because
- A.it was too expensive to maintain.
- B.the French were fed up.
- C.the Africans liked it.
- D.it was less expensive.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (it was too expensive to maintain.)
Explanation
Turning all Africans into French citizens with full rights and education proved too costly, so France switched to association.