Comparison of British and French colonial policies of administration - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the main approach of British colonial policy?
Direct rule
Cultural assimilation
Indirect rule
What was the main approach of French colonial policy?
Direct rule
Economic development
Autonomy for locals
Which colonial policy tended to prioritize economic development and exploitation of resources?
British policy
French policy
Both policies equally
Which colonial policy tended to be more centralized and focused on cultural assimilation?
British policy
French policy
Both policies equally
Which colonial policy allowed for some level of autonomy and cultural preservation for the local population?
British policy
French policy
Both policies equally
What was the main difference between the British and French colonial policies of administration?
The main difference was that the British policy was characterized by indirect rule, while the French policy was characterized by direct rule.
What was the main focus of the British colonial policy?
The main focus of the British colonial policy was economic development and exploitation of resources.