WAEC Government 2012 Question 41

Question 41

Nationalism

Which of the following delayed nationalist movements in French West Africa?

  1. A.Presence of educated elite
  2. B.The policy of Assimilation
  3. C.The use of local chiefs
  4. D.Granting of freedom to Africans
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Answer: B (The policy of Assimilation)

Explanation

Assimilation made educated Africans see themselves as French citizens, so demands for independence came late.