Question 42
Colonial AdministrationWhich of the following is a feature of the French policy of Association?
- A.Elevation of the position of the Chiefs
- B.French citizenship to subjects
- C.Scholarships to needy students
- D.Introduction of indigent
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Elevation of the position of the Chiefs)
Explanation
Association allowed Africans to keep their institutions and used chiefs as agents, giving them a more important role than under assimilation.