WAEC Government 2023 Question 29

Question 29

Nationalism

The biggest obstacle which also slowed down nationalist activities in French West African Colonies was the

  1. A.assassination of chiefs.
  2. B.deportation of Africans to France.
  3. C.assimilation policy.
  4. D.constitutional reforms and entrenchment of human rights.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (assimilation policy.)

Explanation

Assimilation made educated Africans feel French and gave some of them seats in Paris, which weakened demands for independence.