How can you differentiate between direct and indirect imperial rule?(1 point)

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Direct rule occurs when a colony maintains control of its government, while indirect rule occurs when foreign powers control the government.
Direct rule occurs when a colony maintains control of its government, while indirect rule occurs when foreign powers control the government.

Direct rule occurs when a colony is directly ruled by foreign powers, while indirect rule occurs when local people administrate on behalf of foreign powers.
Direct rule occurs when a colony is directly ruled by foreign powers, while indirect rule occurs when local people administrate on behalf of foreign powers.

Direct rule’s main goal is maintaining control of a colony, while indirect rule’s main goal is assimilation.
Direct rule’s main goal is maintaining control of a colony, while indirect rule’s main goal is assimilation.

Direct rule has a negative impact on local people, while indirect rule maintains local people’s power.
Direct rule has a negative impact on local people, while indirect rule maintains local people’s power.
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Direct rule occurs when a colony is directly ruled by foreign powers, while indirect rule occurs when local people administrate on behalf of foreign powers.

This captures the essence of both forms of governance, distinguishing between direct control by foreign powers and local administration under foreign oversight.