WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM 1870 1914

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Imperial management method practiced by France where a representative was sent from the country to administrate.
A
direct rule
B
indirect rule
C
sphere of influence
D
social darwinism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Direct rule is when an imperial or central power takes direct control over the legislature, executive and civil administration of an otherwise largely self-governing territory.

Detailed explanation-2: -Defining Direct and Indirect Rule Mamdani (1996) characterizes this difference in terms of the relationship of individuals to the colonial state: Those under direct rule relate to the state as citizens, whereas those under indirect rule are subjects under hierarchies of power.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indirect rule was the plan to use existing tribal structures and traditions as conduits for establishing rules and regulations while English officials worked behind the scenes and could exercise a veto power.

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