Question

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

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’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.

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.

Answer 1

Correct answer:
"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."

Brief explanation: Direct rule installs foreign officials and institutions to govern; indirect rule keeps local leaders/structures in place but they govern under the authority and policies of the imperial power.