WAEC Government 2007 Question 42

Question 42

Colonial Administration

A popular British colonial system of administration in the Protectorates in West Africa was

  1. A.Assimilation
  2. B.Direct rule
  3. C.Association
  4. D.Indirect rule.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Indirect rule.)

Explanation

Britain ruled its protectorates through traditional rulers: indirect rule.