Which of the following delayed nationalist movements in French West Africa?

A.

Presence of educated elite

B.

The policy of Assimilation

C.

The use of local chiefs

D.

Granting of freedom to Africans

Correct answer is B

The policy of assimilation was the official colonial policy of the French administration in West Africa. The system involved the imposition of French culture on the West African culture. It was meant to substitute the culture, language, religion, law, mode of dressing, etc. It delayed the rise of natiolaist movement