GCEGovernmentColonial Administration2022

Which of the following best describes the French colonial policy of Assimilation?

AGoverning colonies through traditional rulers and institutions
BTransforming colonial subjects into culturally French citizensCORRECT
CExploiting colonial resources for the benefit of France alone
DGranting full independence to colonies that met certain criteria
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The French policy of Assimilation aimed at transforming colonial subjects into French citizens by making them adopt French language, culture, laws, and customs. The goal was to create 'Black Frenchmen' who would be indistinguishable from metropolitan French citizens in culture and civic identity. This contrasted sharply with the British Indirect Rule policy, which preserved local institutions.
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