With which of the following did the French attempt to the change African culture?

The French attempted to change African culture through the policy of assimilation. This policy was part of the French colonial system, which aimed to integrate the colonized peoples into French culture and society. The French believed that African cultures were inferior and that the best way to "civilize" the Africans was to make them French in language, culture, and values. Under the policy of assimilation, the French encouraged African elites to adopt French language and customs, to attend French schools and universities, and to become part of French political and administrative systems. They also sought to create a French-speaking African middle class that would serve as a bridge between French and African cultures. However, the policy of assimilation was met with resistance from many Africans who saw it as an attempt to erase their own cultures and identities. Some African leaders rejected French culture and language, and instead promoted the preservation of African traditions and customs. The policy of assimilation was eventually abandoned in the 1950s and 1960s as African countries gained independence from colonial rule.