In General, the British Preferred Direct Rule, While the French

question 69

True/False

In general, the British preferred direct rule, while the French usually implemented indirect rule in their African colonies.

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Definitions:

Railroad Development

The period of rapid expansion and construction of railroads, significantly influencing economic growth, settlement patterns, and regional connectivity.

Urban

Pertains to cities or towns, often characterized by higher population density and vast human features in contrast to areas outside of cities.

Southern Slaveholders

were individuals or families in the Southern United States who owned slaves, particularly before the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.

Paternalistic Ethos

An attitude or approach characterized by a superior figure, typically in a leadership role, dictating what is supposedly best for those under their authority, often justified by a belief in their inherent superiority or benevolence.