Asked by Jackie Lynne on Jul 07, 2024
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What best describes "protectorates" prior to the scramble for Africa?
A) The colonial power did not intervene in domestic affairs but controlled only foreign policy.
B) The colonial power was primarily responsible for military force to "protect" indigenous peoples.
C) Protectorates were colonies run by private companies rather than governments.
D) Government officials were responsible for only the first of the "dual mandates."
E) Protectorates were subject to martial law.
Protectorates
A protectorate is a state or territory that is protected and partly controlled by a stronger state but is not owned by it.
- Distinguish between different forms of colonial control and their implications.
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GP
German PerezJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Protectorates were territories that were controlled by a colonial power for the purpose of protecting the indigenous population and maintaining order, but the colonial power did not intervene in domestic affairs and left the day-to-day governance of the territory to local rulers or administrators. The colonial power was primarily responsible for foreign policy and protecting the indigenous population from external threats.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between different forms of colonial control and their implications.