Question

How did the French policy of assimilation affect local African cultures?

It strengthened local African cultures by combining them with European customs.
It had no effect on local African cultures because they were not targeted.
It caused local African cultures to decline and it worked to weaken African power.
It established a compromise with local leaders to maintain local African cultures.

Answer 1

It strengthened local African cultures by combining them with European customs.

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Answer 2

It stengthened local African cultures by combing them with European Customs.

Step-by-step explanation:

The French policy was aimed at turning Africans into 'Frenchmen' through the process of education.