How was British colonization of India different from its colonization of Nigeria?(1 point)
India was directly controlled by the British government, but Nigeria was allowed indirect control at first.
British-style education policies were promoted in Nigeria, while India used traditional religious education systems.
Paternalistic policies were used against India, but Nigeria was treated as an equal to the British government.
India was allowed indirect control, while Nigeria was directly controlled by the British government.
India was allowed indirect control, while Nigeria was directly controlled by the British government.
The correct answer is: "India was directly controlled by the British government, but Nigeria was allowed indirect control at first."
To arrive at this answer, we need to compare the ways in which British colonization of India and Nigeria differed. Here's a breakdown of the options:
1. "India was directly controlled by the British government, but Nigeria was allowed indirect control at first."
How to arrive at the answer: By analyzing this option, we see that it correctly states that India was directly controlled by the British government, while Nigeria was initially allowed indirect control. This means that the British government implemented direct governance in India, while in Nigeria, they initially allowed local rulers to maintain some power under British oversight.
2. "British-style education policies were promoted in Nigeria, while India used traditional religious education systems."
How to arrive at the answer: This statement is incorrect. British-style education policies were actually promoted in both India and Nigeria as a means of exerting control and spreading British values and culture.
3. "Paternalistic policies were used against India, but Nigeria was treated as an equal to the British government."
How to arrive at the answer: This statement is incorrect. Paternalistic policies were applied to both India and Nigeria, as the British authorities viewed themselves as superior and believed they had a duty to govern and civilize the indigenous populations.
4. "India was allowed indirect control, while Nigeria was directly controlled by the British government."
How to arrive at the answer: This statement is incorrect. We see the reversal of the actual situation where India was directly controlled by the British government and Nigeria was granted some levels of indirect control initially.
So, when we compare the given options, the first option stands out as the correct answer.