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After World War II, European colonies demanded independence and self-determination as nationalist movements gained momentum. The devastation of the war weakened European powers, making it increasingly difficult for them to maintain control over their colonies. Colonized peoples sought to end colonial rule, assert their cultural identities, and achieve political sovereignty. This led to a wave of decolonization across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean throughout the mid-20th century.
a significant tool in the hands of British authorities to maintain control over the colonies. It allowed the board to review and potentially veto any laws passed by colonial legislatures that were deemed to be against the interests of the British Empire. This power played a role in increasing tensions between the colonies and Britain leading up to the American Revolution.
The British adopted a system of local administration in their colonies to enhance governance efficiency and maintain control over vast territories with limited resources. By empowering local leaders and institutions, they could ensure loyalty and reduce the administrative burden on colonial officials. This approach also aimed to facilitate tax collection and law enforcement, creating a semblance of stability and order, which was crucial for economic exploitation and the overall success of colonial enterprises.
The king prevented the colonial population from growing support for the Declaration of Independence through a combination of military force and propaganda. He deployed British troops to suppress dissent and maintain order, instilling fear among colonists. Additionally, he used loyalist sympathizers to spread narratives that painted rebellion as treasonous, undermining the legitimacy of independence. This multifaceted approach aimed to stifle revolutionary sentiment and maintain control over the colonies.
Indirect rule
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Neo-colonial dependency theory suggests that former colonial powers maintain economic, political, and cultural control over former colonies through indirect means, such as economic policies and trade relations. It argues that this continued dependency perpetuates underdevelopment in the formerly colonized countries.
Surveys were important under colonial administration to map out land, resources, and people, enabling more effective governance, taxation, and resource exploitation. Surveys helped in establishing land ownership, demarcating boundaries, and documenting population demographics. This data was crucial for the colonial powers to maintain control and implement policies in the colonies.
The original intention of the Navigation Acts was to prevent the French and Dutch from trading with the colonies. It formed middle man system which required goods exported by the colonies to have to go through Britain first before going to Europe.
when small groups within a larger society maintain their unique cultural identities
The 44 men who signed the Declaration of Independence were the nobility of the colonies. They were the most educated and the riches men in the colonies. They didn't have to maintain credibility.
a significant tool in the hands of British authorities to maintain control over the colonies. It allowed the board to review and potentially veto any laws passed by colonial legislatures that were deemed to be against the interests of the British Empire. This power played a role in increasing tensions between the colonies and Britain leading up to the American Revolution.
cultural pluralism
maintain control of the southern colonies using loyalist forces
to maintain control of the southern colonies using loyalist forces
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