A variety of people did. There were royal governors, elected governors, and various legislative houses in each colony.
French colonists
French colonists
How was the colonial government organized?
In the late 17th century, the French colonial government was primarily controlled by the Crown, specifically under the reign of King Louis XIV. The monarchy exerted significant influence over colonial affairs through appointed officials and the French East India Company. Additionally, the colonial administration was often managed by governors who were representatives of the king in various colonies. This centralized control aimed to expand French influence and economic interests overseas.
France
Italy.
Historically, the two areas least controlled by colonial powers were often regions in Africa and parts of Asia. For instance, Ethiopia successfully maintained its sovereignty by defeating Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa in 1896, while Thailand (Siam) skillfully navigated colonial pressures through diplomacy, modernizing its government and military. These regions exemplified resistance to colonial domination during the height of imperial expansion.
Europe
It is a controlled by the government
The police in Delhi are controlled by the Delhi government.
The Latin American revolutions were a series of independence movements that took place during the early 19th century, leading to the independence of many Latin American countries from Spanish and Portuguese colonial rule. The three institutions that controlled society during this time were the church, the colonial government, and the landowning elite. They controlled society for political, economic, and social power.
colonial power was controlled by russia in cold war