Multiple choice general knowledge history Niger 1821 1960 1945 1990 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Niger gained independence from France on August 3, 1960. Most French African colonies became independent around 1960. 1821 is too early (European colonialism was active), 1945 is post-WWII but before decolonization, and 1990 is much later.