How was British colonization of India different from its colonization of Nigeria?(1 point) Responses India was allowed indirect control, while Nigeria was directly controlled by the British government. India was allowed indirect control, while Nigeria was directly controlled by the British government. India was directly controlled by the British government, but Nigeria was allowed indirect control at first. India was directly controlled by the British government, but Nigeria was allowed indirect control at first. British-style education policies were promoted in Nigeria, while India used traditional religious education systems. British-style education policies were promoted in Nigeria, while India used traditional religious education systems. Paternalistic policies were used against India, but Nigeria was treated as an equal to the British government.

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The correct response is: "India was allowed indirect control, while Nigeria was directly controlled by the British government."

British colonization in India involved a significant degree of indirect rule through local monarchs and existing administrative structures, especially during the initial phases under the East India Company. In contrast, Nigeria experienced more direct control, particularly after the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates and the establishment of the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria in 1914.