WAEC Government 2023 Question 19

Question 19

Colonial Administration

The pattern of rule by the French in her West African colonies was highly

  1. A.centralized.
  2. B.decentralized.
  3. C.proportional.
  4. D.consultative.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (centralized.)

Explanation

French West Africa was run from Paris through a Governor-General in Dakar, with little local autonomy: a highly centralised system.