What was the significance of 'Direct Rule' vs 'Indirect Rule' in terms of cultural impact?
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Correct answer: Direct rule typically led to faster and more aggressive cultural assimilation
Direct rule (common in French colonies) replaced local structures with European ones, forcing more rapid cultural change. Indirect rule (common in British colonies) used local elites, which often preserved some traditions but also manipulated them to serve imperial interests.
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