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The French policy of Assimilation

The French policy of Assimilation
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  • A Enabled Europeans to assimilate and come to terms with African cultural values
  • B Produced radical African leaders who were anxious to terminate cordial relationships with France
  • C Was aimed at converting Africans into Frenchmen
  • D Was the same in theory as the British policy of Indirect Rule
  • E Was a device to transfer French technology to Africa
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The French policy of assimilation was aimed at converting Africans into Frenchmen. It involved teaching French language, culture, and values, and granting limited rights to assimilated Africans. It did not recognise much value in traditional African culture. The goal was cultural and political assimilation into French civilisation.

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