WAEC Government 2025 Question 25

Question 25

Colonial Administration

The primary aim of the French policy of assimilation in their colonies was to

  1. A.promote complete independence and self governance from the colonizer.
  2. B.encourage the adoption of French culture, values and language by colonized people.
  3. C.exploit natural resources without regard to the local people and their traditional authorities.
  4. D.establish separate and autonomous local governments for the local people and their authorities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (encourage the adoption of French culture, values and language by colonized people.)

Explanation

Assimilation aimed to turn Africans into Frenchmen in culture, language and values.