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Identify the privileges enjoyed by assimilated Africans in the four communes in Senegal

      

Identify the privileges enjoyed by assimilated Africans in the four communes in Senegal.

  

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John
1. They were allowed to become French citizens

2. They were exempted from paying taxes

3. Had freedom of movement within the French empire

4. They received French education

5. They were allowed to vote during election

6. They were allowed to vie for posts in the French parliament

7. They were allowed to work and live in France
johnmulu answered the question on February 13, 2017 at 11:53

Raphael
The four communes where assimilation was applied in Senegal are:

1. Dakar

2. Goree

3. St. Louis

4. Rufisque

The assimilated Africans enjoyed the following benefits.

1. They acquired French citizenship.

2. They elected deputies to represent them in the French National Chamber of Deputies.

3. The originaries (Africans who acquired French citizenship by birth) practised Islamic law.

4. They could be respected as French people.

5. They enjoyed protection under French law and suffered no discrimination.

raphael answered the question on May 2, 2017 at 14:53


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