WAEC Government 2024 Question 43

Question 43

Colonial Administration

The grave effect of the French Colonial Policy of Assimilation in her West African Colonies was the

  1. A.aggressive development of nationalism.
  2. B.shortfall in the essential needs of the colonies.
  3. C.slow pace in their political fortunes.
  4. D.waging war on neighbouring colonial territories.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (slow pace in their political fortunes.)

Explanation

Assimilated elites identified with France, which slowed nationalism and the march to independence.