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Which continent is most affected by French decolonisation after the Second World War?
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Correct answer: Africa. French sub-Saharan Africa becomes independent in 1960, through a negotiation. In 1960 the French colonies in Africa and Madagascar become independent. The Algerian war lasts from 1954 to 1962. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la décolonisation” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la décolonisation” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ EuropeL'EuropeThis option does not match the fact sheet: in 1960 the French colonies in Africa and Madagascar become independent.
- ✓ AfricaL'AfriqueCorrect answer. French sub-Saharan Africa becomes independent in 1960, through a negotiation. In 1960 the French colonies in Africa and Madagascar become independent. The Algerian war lasts from 1954 to 1962.
- ✗ North AmericaL'Amérique du NordThat is not the right answer: the fact sheet mentions the independence of the French colonies in Africa in 1960.
- ✗ OceaniaL'OcéanieThis continent is not in the main dates of decolonisation.
What the source says
« 1960 : indépendance des colonies françaises d’Afrique ainsi que Madagascar. »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quel continent est le plus touché par la décolonisation française après la Seconde Guerre mondiale ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Quel continent a été le plus concerné par la décolonisation française après la Seconde Guerre mondiale ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la décolonisation” (French).
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