One effect of the French policy of Assimilation was that it

A.

made all French West Africans French citizens

B.

increased nationalist activities in French West Africa

C.

delayed nationalism in French West Africa

D.

expanded education into the interior of French West Africa

Correct answer is C

The policy of assimilation undermined African culture as many adopted French culture. Africans from Senegal were allowed to participate in the political affairs of France. This and more delayed nationalism amongst the African countries under the French colonies