WAEC - Government (2024 - No. 43)

The grave effect of the French Colonial Policy of Assimilation in her West African Colonies was the 
aggressive development of nationalism
shortfall in the essential needs of the colonies
slow pace in their political fortunes
waging war on neighbouring colonial territories

Explanation

The French policy of Assimilation aimed to turn Africans into “Frenchmen” by imposing French culture, laws and governance structures on them. However, this policy had a negative impact on the political development of the colonies.

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