WAEC Government 2021 Question 17

Question 17

Nationalism

One of the following French West African colonies was the first to gain independence.

  1. A.Benin
  2. B.Burkina Faso
  3. C.Guinea
  4. D.Togo
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Answer: C (Guinea)

Explanation

Guinea voted 'No' in de Gaulle's 1958 referendum and became independent on 2 October 1958, before the others (1960).