Empires and Imperialism Quick Check

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

Answer 1

The correct response to differentiate between direct and indirect imperial rule is:

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 answer accurately captures the essence of both forms of imperial control, where direct rule involves foreign powers exerting direct control over the colony, while indirect rule allows local leaders to retain some level of authority under the oversight of the foreign power.