One of the key impacts of French colonialism in West Africa was

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One of the key impacts of French colonialism in West Africa was

  1. The imposition of the French legal system and civil code ✓
  2. The promotion of Swahili as the lingua franca
  3. The replacement of Islam with Christianity
  4. The abolition of all indigenous forms of governance
Explanation

France imposed its legal system and civil code across West African colonies. French law replaced customary legal practices in many areas. This created a lasting legacy still visible today.

Swahili is an East African language; French promoted French language instead. Islam remained strong despite Christian missions. Indigenous governance continued in modified forms under indirect rule.

French legal influence remains in former colonies today. Many still use French-based civil law systems decades after independence.

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