The development of nationalist activities was more rapid in British West Africa than in French West Africa because the

A.

French West Africans were not interested in having self-government

B.

French administrative policies did not allow for political agitation

C.

British were no longer interested in governing their acquired territories

D.

British did not have a standing army in West Africa, unlike their French counterparts

E.

British encouraged political agitations in their territories

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.