The biggest obstacle which also slowed down nationalist activities in French West African Colonies was...

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The biggest obstacle which also slowed down nationalist activities in French West African Colonies was the

A. deportation of Africans to France
B. assimilation policy
C. constitutional reforms and entrenchment of human rights
D. assasination of chiefs

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The Assimilation policy aimed to turn Africans into "French citizens." By giving a small elite group of Africans French status and rights, France essentially "bought off" the potential leaders of nationalist movements, making them feel like part of the French system rather than rebels against it.

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