Question

Direct rule _______________________________. a) typically made societies more likely to actively resist colonial conquest b) attempted to eradicate resistance and destroy traditional culture c) was an academic distinction from indirect rule and was not much different d) improved relations between indigenous societies and imperial countries e) used local elites to help rule the native people

Answer 1

the correct answer es e

the use of local elites to help rule the native peple was typical of the the British and French to control parts of their colonial empires.These areas of lands were called protectorates and their administration was in the hands of the traditional chiefs who gained prestige. However, they lost control of taxation and external affairs, for example. This system included a small group of European advisors who oversaw a large number of indigenous people.