Question

Compare and contrast how britain and france ruled their colonies

Answer 1

Answer:

Britain followed the indirect rule in the colonies, where local rulers helped in collocation taxes and goods along with law and regulations.

The French exercised direct control through their officials and soldiers.

Explanation:

The rise of the imperialism in Europe started because of the Industrial Revolution, which led the Europeans nations to establish colonies outside its continent. The colonies were essential for the empires because they required raw materials for industries. Colonies became markets for manufacturing goods. Both France and Britain establish colonies across Asia, Africa and America. The governing regulations of both countries were different, even though they required colonies for economic benefits. The British relied on indirect rule in the colonies where the local rulers govern and collect taxes and goods for England. The French exercised direct control as they sent officials and soldiers from France to rule the colony.