HSY2601
ASSIGNMENT 1
763986
In your own words, identify and discuss the characteristics and elements of
colonialism on French subjects in the 19th Century
This essay focuses on identifying and discussing the characteristics and elements of colonialism on
French subjects in the 19th century. The claim is that the French used a variety of forms of
colonialism in their possessions, including indirect rule, the creation of colonies for political and
economic purposes, and settlement colonies. The French dominated their subjects politically,
economically, and culturally, repressing local cultures and dialects and utilizing local labor and
resources for their own economic gain.
In their territories, the French also used indirect rule, which was distinguished by minimal
interference with local customs and a high degree of authority for traditional leaders. This method
was primarily used in French West Africa, where the French exercised indirect control over areas
ASSIGNMENT 1
763986
In your own words, identify and discuss the characteristics and elements of
colonialism on French subjects in the 19th Century
This essay focuses on identifying and discussing the characteristics and elements of colonialism on
French subjects in the 19th century. The claim is that the French used a variety of forms of
colonialism in their possessions, including indirect rule, the creation of colonies for political and
economic purposes, and settlement colonies. The French dominated their subjects politically,
economically, and culturally, repressing local cultures and dialects and utilizing local labor and
resources for their own economic gain.
In their territories, the French also used indirect rule, which was distinguished by minimal
interference with local customs and a high degree of authority for traditional leaders. This method
was primarily used in French West Africa, where the French exercised indirect control over areas
