Question 25
Colonial AdministrationThe primary aim of the French policy of assimilation in their colonies was to
- A.promote complete independence and self governance from the colonizer.
- B.encourage the adoption of French culture, values and language by colonized people.
- C.exploit natural resources without regard to the local people and their traditional authorities.
- 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.