WAEC Government 2018 Question 43

Question 43

Colonial Administration

Which of the following is a reason for the failure of the assimilation policy in French West Africa?

  1. A.The change in name of their culture
  2. B.The refusal of the Africans to be culturally colonized
  3. C.The democratic policy of the French
  4. D.Bribery of the opinion leaders by the French
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The refusal of the Africans to be culturally colonized)

Explanation

Most Africans would not give up their culture, religion and way of life to become French.