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WAEC Government 2011 Question 45

Question 45

Nationalism

The late development of nationalism in French West Africa was due to

  1. A.absorption of French colonial ex-service men into the French army.
  2. B.migration of the citizenry to British West African colonies.
  3. C.establishment of the traditional Council of Chiefs.
  4. D.oppressive French colonial policies.
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Answer: D (oppressive French colonial policies.)

Explanation

Harsh policies such as the indigénat and forced labour, and close French control, suppressed early nationalist activity.