The Durham Report of 1839 is a landmark in British imperial history because it recommended:
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Correct answer: Granting 'responsible government' (self-rule) to white settler colonies
Lord Durham's report suggested that colonies like Canada should manage their internal affairs while remaining part of the empire. This paved the way for the 'Dominion' status later granted to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
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