Question

Compare the French model of direct rule with the British model of indirect rule. What are the relative advantages and disadvantages for both the rulers and their African subjects? Consider this: Under which system would an African find the most opportunities for personal advancement?

Answer 1

Direct rule and indirect rule have their advantages and disadvantages.  Indirect rule should give colonies a sense of independence while direct rule gives supervision on what they should do.  Africans would have better opportunities under British rule because they educate people in their colonies. Still eventually people will want their freedom because they do want to be under someone else’s control.