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which of the following is a reason for the failure of the assimilation policy in French West Africa?

A. the change in the name of their culture
B. the refusal of Africans to be culturally colonized
C. the democratic policy of the french
D. bribery of the opinion leaders by the french

Correct Answer: Option B

B. the refusal of Africans to be culturally colonized

Explanation

These are some of the reasons the french policy of assimilation failed;

1. The varied African cultures made it difficult for them to be absorbed into the French culture

2. The Africans were not able to get the French type of education

3. The Africans were not willing to become Christians

4. They forced opposition from the Muslims

5. The French did not compete with the Africans for cabinet posts and commercial activities

6. African traditional rulers feared they would lose their position

7. French traders feared competition, so they opposed the system

8. It was expensive to implement the system because of the vastness of the French empire.

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