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They wanted them to buy stuff from England

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Because it was much easier to make the colonies dependent on them, and less likely to rebel.

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Why did colonial powers prefer that colonist not develop their own industries?

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Why did colonial power seem to neglect the development of Asian countries in 1900?

Few countries had important industries, a most produced raw materials which were later processed in the west. But colonial powers seemed to neglect developing industry in Asia because there were many other countries in the world which were having much more industries and they were much better.


What is Divinding the powers of government as the colonial charters did is called?

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What countries would be considered European colonial powers?

Britain, Holland, France, Belgium and Germany are all examples of colonial powers.


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Because the local colonial governments would have to give up their power.


Why are Muslim states important to colonial powers?

Colonial powers have been ruling many Muslim states. They still have their vested interests in these states.


What was the worst colonial powers in Africa?

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Why are Muslims states still important to colonial powers?

Colonial powers have been ruling many Muslim states. They still have their vested interests in these states.


Did colonies help their colonial powers during the world war?

No. There is a great deal wrong with your question. First, in the 1700-1800's there was no world war. Second the colonists were only concerned about survival and creation of a society.


What economic benefits did the imperial powers derive from their colonial empires?

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Is it fair to blame the European colonial powers for the violence in Africa after they withdrew?

Africa experienced violence before, during and after European colonial powers ruled. So, no.


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