Which of the following places was subject to paternalistic Imperial policies
1) Africa - Many African countries were subject to paternalistic Imperial policies by European powers during the Scramble for Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. European powers such as Britain, France, Belgium, and Portugal implemented policies aimed at controlling and dominating African societies for economic and political gain. These policies included imposing European languages, religions, and legal systems, as well as exploiting African resources for the benefit of the colonizers.
2) India - India was subject to paternalistic Imperial policies by the British Empire during the period of British colonial rule. The British East India Company initially established control over certain regions of India for economic purposes but later expanded their rule and implemented policies aimed at modernizing and "civilizing" Indian society. These policies included the introduction of British education, legal systems, and infrastructure, as well as the suppression of Indian cultural practices and the exploitation of Indian resources for British benefit.
3) Southeast Asia - Various countries in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, were subject to paternalistic Imperial policies by European powers such as Britain, the Netherlands, and France. These powers aimed to control and exploit the resources of Southeast Asia, and they implemented policies to establish colonial administrations, introduce Western education, religion, and legal systems, and suppress local cultures and practices.
4) Native American territories - Native American territories in North America were subject to paternalistic Imperial policies by the United States during the period of westward expansion in the 19th century. The U.S. government sought to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society through policies such as the Indian Removal Act, which forced several tribes to relocate to designated reservations, and the Dawes Act, which aimed to individualize Native American land ownership and abolish communal landholding. These policies aimed to erase Native American cultural practices and integrate Native Americans into what was considered the dominant American culture.