Colonial powers introduced different administrative systems in their African colonies based on factors like the nature of the local people and the challenges faced during colonization. The main systems were direct rule, used by Germany to rule colonies directly, and indirect rule, used by Britain to rule through local leaders. Indirect rule allowed chiefs to govern on behalf of the British in return for salaries, protection and other benefits. It aimed to control colonies at low cost but weakened traditional systems and promoted inequality. Direct rule replaced local structures with colonial officials. Both systems aimed to exploit resources and control populations for colonial economic and political goals.
The document discusses the rise of African nationalism in South Africa in three parts:
1) It describes early organizations that resisted racial discrimination like the African People's Organization in the early 1900s and the formation of the South African Native National Congress in 1912.
2) It discusses how the Union of South Africa was formed in 1910 which denied voting rights to black citizens, and how the 1913 Land Act restricted land ownership for black South Africans.
3) It outlines how World War II influenced growing African nationalism with ideas like the Atlantic Charter, and how returning black soldiers rejected their continued second-class status after fighting for South Africa in the war.
The document discusses different methods of colonial administration in Africa. It describes how European powers initially ruled through chartered companies but found them incompetent and expensive. Countries then took direct control over colonies. Britain primarily used indirect rule, governing through local chiefs and political systems. This created tensions as chiefs were resented for being oppressive. Indirect rule also intensified ethnic divisions and tensions within colonies. Resistance arose against British-imposed rulers, such as the Nyangire Rebellion against Ganda chiefs in Bunyoro. Overall, the document assess that while aiming to be cost-effective, indirect rule had negative long-term political and social impacts within African colonies.
The document discusses the impact of colonialism on African development. It notes that while colonialism brought some benefits like technology and institutions, it also disrupted existing institutions and political systems. While living standards increased under colonial rule from very low bases, growth was modest. After independence, many of the benefits proved ephemeral while the negatives endured, leaving Africa poorer than it may have been without colonialism. Colonialism's impacts are still debated by historians and economists today.
1. Colonialism and imperialism arose in the late 19th century as European powers sought to expand their territories for economic, political, and cultural reasons. Major factors driving expansion included the desire for raw materials, new markets, and national prestige.
2. The largest colonial empires were the British and French empires. Conflicts arose as powers competed for territory in Africa and elsewhere. The Berlin Conference formalized the "scramble for Africa" and partitioned the continent.
3. Colonization had both harmful consequences, such as economic exploitation and loss of culture, and potential benefits such as transmission of technology. The effects were complex and varied between places.
Imperialism is very similar to colonialism, with one major difference: colonial powers settle the countries of which they gain control, while imperial powers do not. The term “imperialism” does not seem to exist prior to the 1800s. Nineteenth-century imperialism was spurred in large part by the Industrial Revolution. The development of new industrial economies in the 1700s and 1800s necessitated the acquisition of raw materials and the desire to gain control of marketplaces; thus, by the mid-1800s, imperialistic actions of strong nations (most notably European nations) started to become policy.
1 Definition is from America: Pathways to the Present (New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005, p. 981).
CAMBRIDGE AS HISTORY: SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA. Paper 2, contains: partition for Africa, colonial imperialism, Berlin conference, the battle for Ethiopia, scramble for economic reasons, Africa the open market for trade, the need for raw materials, capital investment, imperialism vs. corporatism, scramble for geopolitical reasons, the rivalries, the strategic purpose, scramble for nationalistic reasons, scramble for liberal reasons, heart of darkness.
Afrikaner nationalism arose in the early 20th century as Afrikaners sought to protect and promote their unique culture and language. The National Party was formed to advocate for Afrikaner interests and the Afrikaner Broederbond secret society worked to advance Afrikaner control of the government, economy, and society. Afrikaner nationalism was strengthened by the Anglo-Boer Wars and the development of Afrikaans as an official language. After coming to power in 1948, the National Party implemented apartheid policies to formally separate racial groups in South Africa based on their ideology of protecting the unique Afrikaner "volk" or people.
Imperialism involved stronger nations dominating weaker countries politically, economically, and socially through colonialism, spheres of influence, and protectorates. There were several types and causes of imperialism in the 19th century, including seeking new markets and resources, civilizing missions, and Social Darwinism. European imperialism resulted in the colonization and exploitation of much of Asia and Africa during this period.
The document discusses the rise of African nationalism in South Africa in three parts:
1) It describes early organizations that resisted racial discrimination like the African People's Organization in the early 1900s and the formation of the South African Native National Congress in 1912.
2) It discusses how the Union of South Africa was formed in 1910 which denied voting rights to black citizens, and how the 1913 Land Act restricted land ownership for black South Africans.
3) It outlines how World War II influenced growing African nationalism with ideas like the Atlantic Charter, and how returning black soldiers rejected their continued second-class status after fighting for South Africa in the war.
The document discusses different methods of colonial administration in Africa. It describes how European powers initially ruled through chartered companies but found them incompetent and expensive. Countries then took direct control over colonies. Britain primarily used indirect rule, governing through local chiefs and political systems. This created tensions as chiefs were resented for being oppressive. Indirect rule also intensified ethnic divisions and tensions within colonies. Resistance arose against British-imposed rulers, such as the Nyangire Rebellion against Ganda chiefs in Bunyoro. Overall, the document assess that while aiming to be cost-effective, indirect rule had negative long-term political and social impacts within African colonies.
The document discusses the impact of colonialism on African development. It notes that while colonialism brought some benefits like technology and institutions, it also disrupted existing institutions and political systems. While living standards increased under colonial rule from very low bases, growth was modest. After independence, many of the benefits proved ephemeral while the negatives endured, leaving Africa poorer than it may have been without colonialism. Colonialism's impacts are still debated by historians and economists today.
1. Colonialism and imperialism arose in the late 19th century as European powers sought to expand their territories for economic, political, and cultural reasons. Major factors driving expansion included the desire for raw materials, new markets, and national prestige.
2. The largest colonial empires were the British and French empires. Conflicts arose as powers competed for territory in Africa and elsewhere. The Berlin Conference formalized the "scramble for Africa" and partitioned the continent.
3. Colonization had both harmful consequences, such as economic exploitation and loss of culture, and potential benefits such as transmission of technology. The effects were complex and varied between places.
Imperialism is very similar to colonialism, with one major difference: colonial powers settle the countries of which they gain control, while imperial powers do not. The term “imperialism” does not seem to exist prior to the 1800s. Nineteenth-century imperialism was spurred in large part by the Industrial Revolution. The development of new industrial economies in the 1700s and 1800s necessitated the acquisition of raw materials and the desire to gain control of marketplaces; thus, by the mid-1800s, imperialistic actions of strong nations (most notably European nations) started to become policy.
1 Definition is from America: Pathways to the Present (New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005, p. 981).
CAMBRIDGE AS HISTORY: SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA. Paper 2, contains: partition for Africa, colonial imperialism, Berlin conference, the battle for Ethiopia, scramble for economic reasons, Africa the open market for trade, the need for raw materials, capital investment, imperialism vs. corporatism, scramble for geopolitical reasons, the rivalries, the strategic purpose, scramble for nationalistic reasons, scramble for liberal reasons, heart of darkness.
Afrikaner nationalism arose in the early 20th century as Afrikaners sought to protect and promote their unique culture and language. The National Party was formed to advocate for Afrikaner interests and the Afrikaner Broederbond secret society worked to advance Afrikaner control of the government, economy, and society. Afrikaner nationalism was strengthened by the Anglo-Boer Wars and the development of Afrikaans as an official language. After coming to power in 1948, the National Party implemented apartheid policies to formally separate racial groups in South Africa based on their ideology of protecting the unique Afrikaner "volk" or people.
Imperialism involved stronger nations dominating weaker countries politically, economically, and socially through colonialism, spheres of influence, and protectorates. There were several types and causes of imperialism in the 19th century, including seeking new markets and resources, civilizing missions, and Social Darwinism. European imperialism resulted in the colonization and exploitation of much of Asia and Africa during this period.
European nations scrambled to colonize Africa in the late 19th century over fears of missing out on the continent's raw materials. At the 1884 Berlin Conference, European powers divided up Africa without African representation and agreed to claim territories by establishing outposts. By 1914, Europe had colonized over 90% of Africa, exploiting its resources and altering African societies, though Ethiopia and Liberia maintained independence through military resistance.
African colonialism & scramble for africa ppabonica
The document discusses the motivations and justifications for European colonialism in Africa between the 1600s-1900s. Key reasons for colonial expansion included the need for natural resources to fuel Europe's industrialization, a sense of European superiority, the rise of nationalism, and missionary impulses to "civilize" Africa. At the 1884-85 Berlin Conference, European powers arbitrarily divided Africa among themselves without African input, sparking the "Scramble for Africa." This resulted in the exploitation of Africans and long-term problems by disregarding ethnic/cultural groups in boundaries.
The document provides background information on European imperialism in Africa in the late 19th century, known as the "Scramble for Africa". It describes factors that initially kept Europeans out of exploring Africa's interior, and key events and figures that sparked renewed European interest in colonizing Africa in the late 1800s. These included missionaries like David Livingstone and Henry Stanley's expeditions, as well as King Leopold II of Belgium's brutal colonization of the Congo. The document also summarizes conflicts between European colonial powers and African groups like the Zulus and Boers in South Africa, and how new technologies helped the Europeans dominate militarily.
The document provides definitions and context about European imperialism between 1870-1914. It discusses the motives and causes of late 19th century European imperialism including economic factors, nationalism, social Darwinism, and the white man's burden. Specific examples of European colonialism are given for Britain, France, Germany, and the United States in Africa and Asia during this era of imperialism.
The document discusses the colonization of Africa by European powers between the 1500s-1800s. It notes that Europeans explored the continent, enslaved many Africans and sent them to other parts of the world. In the late 1800s, the "Scramble for Africa" led European nations to partition the continent at the Berlin Conference, dividing political control among themselves. This displaced tensions between European powers but ultimately led to conflicts like World War I. The colonization had both benefits like infrastructure development but also negatively impacted Africans through exploitation and economically crippled the regions. Decolonization movements in the 1900s eventually led to most African nations gaining independence.
The document discusses the decline of the Ottoman and Qing Empires from the late 18th century through the early 20th century. It analyzes the internal problems like rebellions and external threats from European imperialism that contributed to their decline. The empires attempted reforms like self-strengthening in China and the Tanzimat reforms in the Ottoman Empire, but they struggled to modernize effectively in the face of growing foreign domination and domestic opposition.
The document discusses colonial economies in Africa. It describes how colonialists introduced export-oriented economies focused on raw materials and imported manufactured goods. The key sectors included agriculture (peasant farming, plantations, settler farms), mining, and infrastructure to support transportation and trade. Peasant agriculture involved small-scale family farming of both food and cash crops, often introduced through coercion. Settler agriculture involved large-scale European owned farms, while plantation agriculture utilized intensive African labor. Colonial powers pursued these economies to obtain resources and markets for their home industries.
TRANSFORMATIONS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA AFTER 1750:Political revolution in the eas...Maretha Spies
1. Between 1750-1820, dramatic political changes transformed societies in southeast Africa. New kingdoms emerged while others declined or were absorbed.
2. The Ndwandwe kingdom rose to power under King Zwide, competing with the Mthethwa kingdom led by King Dingiswayo. Zwide eventually defeated the Mthethwa.
3. Meanwhile, the Zulu kingdom began expanding under the leadership of Shaka. In 1826, Shaka defeated the Ndwandwe, breaking up their kingdom, after Zwide had attacked the rising Zulu kingdom years prior.
The document summarizes the expansion of colonialism in Europe and the Americas beginning in the 15th century. It describes how trade routes were originally controlled by Arab traders, but European powers like Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands and England sought new routes to access goods from Asia. This led to Columbus reaching the Americas in 1492 while searching for a route to India, and Vasco da Gama finding a sea route around Africa to India in 1498. European colonialism in the Americas involved conquering and exploiting native populations, importing African slaves to work plantations, and controlling colonial economies to extract resources from colonies while limiting their development. Many Latin American countries gained independence in the early 19th century after revolts against Spanish rule.
African nationalism is a political movement for the unification of Africa (Pan-Africanism) and for national self-determination. African nationalism, in South Africa, also embraces the concept of a Africanism based on unity and togetherness of South Africans. It is a modern phenomenon, which tries to build a nation within a specific geographic area.
The document summarizes the key events of the Anglo-Boer Wars fought between the British and Dutch settlers known as Boers in South Africa between 1880-1902. It provides historical context starting from the arrival of the British in 1800. Tensions rose due to mineral discoveries in Boer territory, culminating in two wars over control of the land and its resources. The first war ended in 1881 with Boer independence but British control over foreign policy. The second was more devastating, ending in the British victory and Treaty of Vereeniging in 1902.
The British Empire began establishing overseas colonies in the 16th century and by 1783 had a large empire with colonies in America and the West Indies. However, the American Revolution ended the "first British Empire". In the 19th century, Britain built a "second empire" based on its naval power and conquered many parts of Africa and India. By the early 20th century, the British Empire spanned a quarter of the world's land and population. However, after World War 1 independence movements emerged and most colonies gained independence in the late 1940s-1960s, bringing an end to the British Empire.
COLONIAL ECONOMY AND SOCIAL SERVICES AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WARshahzadebaujiti
The document discusses the colonial economy and social services in Africa after World War 2. It provides details on:
1) How the colonial powers established the colonial economy through creating new economic systems focused on exports, taxes and forced labor while destroying traditional African industries.
2) The key sectors of the colonial economy - agriculture focused on cash crops, mining, processing industries, commerce and transport.
3) Changes made after WW2 including establishing progressive farmers, new agricultural development schemes, experiments, and state farms to boost production for European markets.
4) Why some colonial agricultural reforms failed, such as due to poor soils and lack of investment in infrastructure and technology.
The Native Land Act of 1913 was implemented by the South African government to legally divide the country into territories for white and black ownership. It aimed to provide more land for white farming and ensure a supply of black labor for farms and mines. The act had major economic and social impacts, including the loss of African land and property. It forced many Africans to become migrant workers living apart from their families and dependent on white employers. The act violated Africans' rights to own property and participate fully in the South African economy and political system. Its legacy is still felt today and there are ongoing efforts to reverse some of its negative impacts.
The European motivations for colonizing Africa in the late 19th century were:
1) Pursuit of new markets and raw materials for European industries undergoing rapid industrialization.
2) Nationalism and imperialism, with European nations competing for colonies to demonstrate their power and status on the global stage.
3) Ideas of social Darwinism and European racial superiority, which held that Europeans were better suited to develop Africa's lands and peoples.
1) The document introduces the period of New Imperialism from 1860-1914 when European powers greatly expanded their colonial empires and influence worldwide.
2) Major factors driving imperial expansion included the demands of industrialized economies for new markets, raw materials, and agricultural lands, as well as growing nationalism, militarism, and the belief in European racial and cultural superiority.
3) European powers used new industrial and military technologies to establish greater control over their colonies and project power globally through naval fleets and overseas bases.
The document discusses the naval arms race between Germany and Britain from 1900-1914 and the concurrent land arms race in Europe. Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II ordered a massive increase in the German navy because he hated that Britain had a stronger navy. This began a naval arms race, with both countries rapidly building more and more battleships. In 1906 Britain launched the Dreadnought, and Germany began building its own Dreadnought-type battleships. At the same time, the major European powers on land were also increasing the size of their armies despite the financial burden, as they believed war was inevitable.
After World War I, many European nations struggled economically and politically. Totalitarian dictators rose to power, promising stability and return to nationalist glory. These included Stalin in the Soviet Union, Mussolini in Italy, and Hitler in Germany. They consolidated total control over government and society through secret police, censorship, and eliminating political opposition. Their aggressive expansionism, particularly Germany and Japan's invasions of neighboring lands, heightened tensions and ultimately led to the start of World War II.
African nationalism in South Africa began developing in the early 1900s as Africans sought freedom and political participation. The formation of the South African Native National Congress in 1912 was a major step, becoming the African National Congress (ANC) in 1923. However, the rise of the apartheid government in 1948, implementing laws discriminating against and disenfranchising non-whites, frustrated nationalist efforts and led the ANC youth to adopt more determined tactics like boycotts and strikes to turn the ANC into a mass movement fighting for political rights for all South Africans.
The document summarizes pre-colonial administration in Nigeria, describing the decentralized systems of the Igbo and Yoruba peoples and the centralized system of the Hausa/Fulani. It then discusses the process of colonial administration, noting that Britain established protectorates starting in 1885 and fully colonized Nigeria by 1914 using an indirect rule system through traditional leaders. This system aimed to administer the large territory with few personnel at low cost but had economic and social impacts on Nigerian society.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND TO POLITCS OF FRANCOPHONE AFRICATANKO AHMED fwc
Modern African political structures and processes were greatly influenced by the continent’s colonial past.
The two major colonial powers in Africa were Britain and France.
The French are known for stringent policies of controlling their colonies and subjects.
European nations scrambled to colonize Africa in the late 19th century over fears of missing out on the continent's raw materials. At the 1884 Berlin Conference, European powers divided up Africa without African representation and agreed to claim territories by establishing outposts. By 1914, Europe had colonized over 90% of Africa, exploiting its resources and altering African societies, though Ethiopia and Liberia maintained independence through military resistance.
African colonialism & scramble for africa ppabonica
The document discusses the motivations and justifications for European colonialism in Africa between the 1600s-1900s. Key reasons for colonial expansion included the need for natural resources to fuel Europe's industrialization, a sense of European superiority, the rise of nationalism, and missionary impulses to "civilize" Africa. At the 1884-85 Berlin Conference, European powers arbitrarily divided Africa among themselves without African input, sparking the "Scramble for Africa." This resulted in the exploitation of Africans and long-term problems by disregarding ethnic/cultural groups in boundaries.
The document provides background information on European imperialism in Africa in the late 19th century, known as the "Scramble for Africa". It describes factors that initially kept Europeans out of exploring Africa's interior, and key events and figures that sparked renewed European interest in colonizing Africa in the late 1800s. These included missionaries like David Livingstone and Henry Stanley's expeditions, as well as King Leopold II of Belgium's brutal colonization of the Congo. The document also summarizes conflicts between European colonial powers and African groups like the Zulus and Boers in South Africa, and how new technologies helped the Europeans dominate militarily.
The document provides definitions and context about European imperialism between 1870-1914. It discusses the motives and causes of late 19th century European imperialism including economic factors, nationalism, social Darwinism, and the white man's burden. Specific examples of European colonialism are given for Britain, France, Germany, and the United States in Africa and Asia during this era of imperialism.
The document discusses the colonization of Africa by European powers between the 1500s-1800s. It notes that Europeans explored the continent, enslaved many Africans and sent them to other parts of the world. In the late 1800s, the "Scramble for Africa" led European nations to partition the continent at the Berlin Conference, dividing political control among themselves. This displaced tensions between European powers but ultimately led to conflicts like World War I. The colonization had both benefits like infrastructure development but also negatively impacted Africans through exploitation and economically crippled the regions. Decolonization movements in the 1900s eventually led to most African nations gaining independence.
The document discusses the decline of the Ottoman and Qing Empires from the late 18th century through the early 20th century. It analyzes the internal problems like rebellions and external threats from European imperialism that contributed to their decline. The empires attempted reforms like self-strengthening in China and the Tanzimat reforms in the Ottoman Empire, but they struggled to modernize effectively in the face of growing foreign domination and domestic opposition.
The document discusses colonial economies in Africa. It describes how colonialists introduced export-oriented economies focused on raw materials and imported manufactured goods. The key sectors included agriculture (peasant farming, plantations, settler farms), mining, and infrastructure to support transportation and trade. Peasant agriculture involved small-scale family farming of both food and cash crops, often introduced through coercion. Settler agriculture involved large-scale European owned farms, while plantation agriculture utilized intensive African labor. Colonial powers pursued these economies to obtain resources and markets for their home industries.
TRANSFORMATIONS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA AFTER 1750:Political revolution in the eas...Maretha Spies
1. Between 1750-1820, dramatic political changes transformed societies in southeast Africa. New kingdoms emerged while others declined or were absorbed.
2. The Ndwandwe kingdom rose to power under King Zwide, competing with the Mthethwa kingdom led by King Dingiswayo. Zwide eventually defeated the Mthethwa.
3. Meanwhile, the Zulu kingdom began expanding under the leadership of Shaka. In 1826, Shaka defeated the Ndwandwe, breaking up their kingdom, after Zwide had attacked the rising Zulu kingdom years prior.
The document summarizes the expansion of colonialism in Europe and the Americas beginning in the 15th century. It describes how trade routes were originally controlled by Arab traders, but European powers like Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands and England sought new routes to access goods from Asia. This led to Columbus reaching the Americas in 1492 while searching for a route to India, and Vasco da Gama finding a sea route around Africa to India in 1498. European colonialism in the Americas involved conquering and exploiting native populations, importing African slaves to work plantations, and controlling colonial economies to extract resources from colonies while limiting their development. Many Latin American countries gained independence in the early 19th century after revolts against Spanish rule.
African nationalism is a political movement for the unification of Africa (Pan-Africanism) and for national self-determination. African nationalism, in South Africa, also embraces the concept of a Africanism based on unity and togetherness of South Africans. It is a modern phenomenon, which tries to build a nation within a specific geographic area.
The document summarizes the key events of the Anglo-Boer Wars fought between the British and Dutch settlers known as Boers in South Africa between 1880-1902. It provides historical context starting from the arrival of the British in 1800. Tensions rose due to mineral discoveries in Boer territory, culminating in two wars over control of the land and its resources. The first war ended in 1881 with Boer independence but British control over foreign policy. The second was more devastating, ending in the British victory and Treaty of Vereeniging in 1902.
The British Empire began establishing overseas colonies in the 16th century and by 1783 had a large empire with colonies in America and the West Indies. However, the American Revolution ended the "first British Empire". In the 19th century, Britain built a "second empire" based on its naval power and conquered many parts of Africa and India. By the early 20th century, the British Empire spanned a quarter of the world's land and population. However, after World War 1 independence movements emerged and most colonies gained independence in the late 1940s-1960s, bringing an end to the British Empire.
COLONIAL ECONOMY AND SOCIAL SERVICES AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WARshahzadebaujiti
The document discusses the colonial economy and social services in Africa after World War 2. It provides details on:
1) How the colonial powers established the colonial economy through creating new economic systems focused on exports, taxes and forced labor while destroying traditional African industries.
2) The key sectors of the colonial economy - agriculture focused on cash crops, mining, processing industries, commerce and transport.
3) Changes made after WW2 including establishing progressive farmers, new agricultural development schemes, experiments, and state farms to boost production for European markets.
4) Why some colonial agricultural reforms failed, such as due to poor soils and lack of investment in infrastructure and technology.
The Native Land Act of 1913 was implemented by the South African government to legally divide the country into territories for white and black ownership. It aimed to provide more land for white farming and ensure a supply of black labor for farms and mines. The act had major economic and social impacts, including the loss of African land and property. It forced many Africans to become migrant workers living apart from their families and dependent on white employers. The act violated Africans' rights to own property and participate fully in the South African economy and political system. Its legacy is still felt today and there are ongoing efforts to reverse some of its negative impacts.
The European motivations for colonizing Africa in the late 19th century were:
1) Pursuit of new markets and raw materials for European industries undergoing rapid industrialization.
2) Nationalism and imperialism, with European nations competing for colonies to demonstrate their power and status on the global stage.
3) Ideas of social Darwinism and European racial superiority, which held that Europeans were better suited to develop Africa's lands and peoples.
1) The document introduces the period of New Imperialism from 1860-1914 when European powers greatly expanded their colonial empires and influence worldwide.
2) Major factors driving imperial expansion included the demands of industrialized economies for new markets, raw materials, and agricultural lands, as well as growing nationalism, militarism, and the belief in European racial and cultural superiority.
3) European powers used new industrial and military technologies to establish greater control over their colonies and project power globally through naval fleets and overseas bases.
The document discusses the naval arms race between Germany and Britain from 1900-1914 and the concurrent land arms race in Europe. Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II ordered a massive increase in the German navy because he hated that Britain had a stronger navy. This began a naval arms race, with both countries rapidly building more and more battleships. In 1906 Britain launched the Dreadnought, and Germany began building its own Dreadnought-type battleships. At the same time, the major European powers on land were also increasing the size of their armies despite the financial burden, as they believed war was inevitable.
After World War I, many European nations struggled economically and politically. Totalitarian dictators rose to power, promising stability and return to nationalist glory. These included Stalin in the Soviet Union, Mussolini in Italy, and Hitler in Germany. They consolidated total control over government and society through secret police, censorship, and eliminating political opposition. Their aggressive expansionism, particularly Germany and Japan's invasions of neighboring lands, heightened tensions and ultimately led to the start of World War II.
African nationalism in South Africa began developing in the early 1900s as Africans sought freedom and political participation. The formation of the South African Native National Congress in 1912 was a major step, becoming the African National Congress (ANC) in 1923. However, the rise of the apartheid government in 1948, implementing laws discriminating against and disenfranchising non-whites, frustrated nationalist efforts and led the ANC youth to adopt more determined tactics like boycotts and strikes to turn the ANC into a mass movement fighting for political rights for all South Africans.
The document summarizes pre-colonial administration in Nigeria, describing the decentralized systems of the Igbo and Yoruba peoples and the centralized system of the Hausa/Fulani. It then discusses the process of colonial administration, noting that Britain established protectorates starting in 1885 and fully colonized Nigeria by 1914 using an indirect rule system through traditional leaders. This system aimed to administer the large territory with few personnel at low cost but had economic and social impacts on Nigerian society.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND TO POLITCS OF FRANCOPHONE AFRICATANKO AHMED fwc
Modern African political structures and processes were greatly influenced by the continent’s colonial past.
The two major colonial powers in Africa were Britain and France.
The French are known for stringent policies of controlling their colonies and subjects.
Africa in the Age of Imperialism ppt.pptxDarkMagil1
European powers divided up control of Africa in the late 19th century to avoid wars over territory. They established systems of direct rule over their colonies, replacing African leaders with European officials and institutions. This allowed the colonial powers to profit economically from exploiting African land and labor, through practices like taxation and forced labor. Their attitudes of cultural superiority also justified imposing European control and reshaping African societies.
Africa in the Age of Imperialism ppt (2).pptxDarkMagil1
European powers divided Africa among themselves in the late 19th century. They established systems of direct rule over their colonies, replacing African leaders with European officials and institutions. Colonial policies varied between powers but generally undermined African societies and cultures. Some African groups resisted European takeover, like the Ashanti in western Africa and Ethiopia in the east, but most of the continent was colonized by the early 20th century.
The document defines and provides examples of different types of colonial rule in Africa:
- Direct control referred to when a stronger foreign power took over a weaker country's government directly.
- Indirect control occurred when the foreign power controlled the weaker country's leader as a "puppet".
- A sphere of influence gave an outside power exclusive trading privileges in another nation.
- Some nations were controlled by private business interests rather than foreign governments.
- Europeans also believed in ideas like "indirect rule", which viewed Africans as unable to govern themselves, and "assimilation", which aimed to make African cultures like the colonizing European power.
Colonial powers provided social services and education to support their economic and political control over African colonies. Education was primarily for creating African clerks and loyal elites to work in the colonial system. It was limited and segregated by race and gender. Housing, water, and healthcare were also segregated and much poorer for Africans, leading to poor conditions and disease. Commerce and trade were organized to extract raw materials for export through companies. Transportation infrastructure like railways and roads were developed to facilitate the export of resources.
The British governed Singapore before WWII through a colonial administrative structure. The Governor of the Straits Settlements had significant power and was advised by two councils - the Executive Council consisted of British officials who helped administer Singapore, and the Legislative Council included officials and non-official Asian merchants who could propose but not veto laws. While Asian participation gradually increased, the British ruled with little local input and did not allow democratic elections.
The document provides information about African reactions to European colonization. It discusses the terms of the Berlin Conference that divided Africa among European powers. It then describes how Africans resisted colonization through military rebellions led by figures like Samori Toure and Lobengula. Resistance failed due to factors like inferior weapons and lack of coordination. The document also discusses how some Africans collaborated with colonizers for reasons like protection or wanting Western education. It provides examples of the Baganda and Lozi peoples collaborating and notes both benefits and disadvantages of collaboration.
The document discusses European imperialism between 1850-1914. It describes the four main forms of colonial control that emerged - colony, protectorate, sphere of influence, and economic imperialism. It then discusses the scramble for Africa in the late 19th century, where European powers divided up the continent at the Berlin Conference without consideration for African peoples. Finally, it examines the different patterns of imperialism in Asia, including Britain's rule over India, the Opium Wars between Britain and China, and Japan's modernization in response to Western imperialism.
The growth of the british empire in africa from 1815 to1919 essayessay4me
The British Empire expanded greatly in Africa between 1815 and 1919. During this period, Britain established control over many African nations and territories through both direct rule and indirect rule via local governments. By the early 20th century, over 11 million square kilometers of Africa, including West Africa, Southern Africa, East Africa, and Egypt, were under British control. Britain's expansion was driven by industrialization, imperial ideology, and the Scramble for Africa between 1881-1919. By 1919, the British Empire in Africa was the largest empire that had ever existed.
The document summarizes the spread and nature of European colonial rule in Asia and Africa between the 19th-20th centuries. It discusses the economic and strategic motives for colonial expansion, the tactics used including direct and indirect rule, and the impact on colonized societies such as in India and Southeast Asia. Local economies were exploited for raw materials and captive markets while facing cultural and political domination by European colonial powers.
This document provides an overview of governments and political regimes in Southeast Asia. It discusses:
- The diversity of states in the region, which vary widely in history, demographics, culture, economy, and political challenges.
- The two main geographical divisions - the insular/maritime region and the mainland/continental region.
- How the region came under Western colonial rule between the 16th-20th centuries, with the Netherlands, Britain, France, Spain, and United States ruling over different areas.
- The emergence of independence movements in the early 20th century seeking to create sovereign nation-states, energized by World War I, World War II, and the end of European dominance.
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1. COLONIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS
BACK GROUND OF THE COLONIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS.
Colonial administrative systems were the ways of controlling and maintaining colonial power in
colonies after the establishment of colonialism.
Colonialists including Germany, French, British, Portugal, Belgium etc; after colonizing African
countries they introduced different administrative systems in their colonies depended on the
following:
1. The nature of the people in the colonies, such as being cooperative, military, strong, weak
etc.
2. Challenges encountered during acquiring colonies i.e. by strong resistance, collaboration
etc.
3. The character of colonial power.for example Germany preferred direct rule while British
preferred indirect rule and French preferred assimilation policy.
REASONS WHY COLONIALISTS INTRODUCED DIFFERENT ADMINISTRATIVE
SYSTEMS AFTER THE ESTABLISHMENT COLONIAL RULE.
1. To change the form or tradition of the African system of administration.
2. To maintain or ensure effective occupation/ control of the colony socially, politically and
economically.
3. Maximization of profit through colonial exploitation by setting up a system of
administration which favored colonialists.
4. To ensure peace and harmony in colonies after faced reactions/ resistances during the
establishment of colonial rule.
5. To prepare the suitable and conducive environment for establishment of colonial
economy.
6. To fulfill the agreement reached during the Berlin conference of 1884-1885 on effective
occupation of colonies.
Therefore; the reasons behind the establishment of different colonial administrative system in
Africa after colonialists managed to defeat Africans, was due to many resistances colonialists
faced while they were trying to introduce colonial rule in Africa.
Also colonialists introduced different administrative system due to:
1. Language problems.
2. Lack of enough manpower since they were few in number.
3. Colonialists needed a lot of fund to run their activities.
Therefore different challenges which colonialists faced during the time of establishing colonial
rule led them to apply different forms/ types of administrative systems.
2. TYPES/FORMS OF COLONIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS ADOPTED IN
AFRICA
1. DIRECT RULE
2. INDIRECT RULE
3. ASSIMILATION POLICY
4. ASSOCIATION POLICY
DIRECT RULE
Direct rule was the form/ type of colonial administrative system applied by the Germans where
by Africans were ruled directly without local rulers support. It was applied in Namibia,
Tanganyika, Togo etc.
INDIRECT RULE
Indirect rule was the form of administrative system applied by the British where by Africans
were ruled indirectly through local rulers support. It was applied in Uganda, Nigeria etc
ASSIMILATION POLICY
This was the French administrative system applied in her colonies which turned Africans to be
like French citizens. African who were assimilated [changed/turned] to be French men were
called ASSIMILADORS.
ASSOCIATION POLICY
Was the French administrative system which replaced assimilation policy which did not aim at
turning Africans into French citizens instead it considered African culture.
All the above colonial systems were different from one colonial power [colonialist] to
another. For example British preferred using indirect rule in her colonies such as Nigeria, Ghana
and Sierra Leon.
German used her direct rule in her colonies such as Tanganyika, Congo, Namibia, Angola and
Mozambique. French used assimilation policies in Algeria and Senegal.
INDIRECT RULE
Introduction
Indirect rule was a administrative system applied [adopted] by the British where by African
traditional local rulers were allowed to participate in colonial administration by implementing the
colonial policies.
3. Indirect rule was British administrative system which used local rulers/ chiefs to implement
British colonial policies.
Within indirect rule African local rulers [chiefs] were given chances or allowed to govern their
fellow Africans through orders and supervision from British colonial government.
British indirect rule adopted in many African countries after being succeed to be implement in
the Northern Nigeria in the 1900-1906 and the whole Nigeria between 1912-1920 by British
governor known as LORD LUGARD.
Therefore indirect rule was first introduced by the British governor Lord Lugard in Nigeria in
1912-1920.
FEATURES/ CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIRECT RULE
1. Chiefs who were appointed were required to implement British policies to their fellow
Africans.
2. Indirect rule forced and collected taxes from people.
3. Indirect rule aimed at getting cheap labours.
4. Indirect rule forces British law and ordinances.
5. Indirect rule aimed at maintaining peace and harmony on behalf of the British
government.
Therefore the chiefs who were appointed to implement British government policies became a
part of British colonial government hence chiefs were favored and given the following things;
1. Chiefs were given colonial protection.
2. Chiefs were paid salaries.
3. Chiefs were given good accommodation e.g. houses.
4. Chiefs family include sons and daughters were given good social services i.e. education.
5. Chiefs were given gifts.
WHY BRITISH USED/ APPLIED INDIRECT RULE?
1. Lack of manpower.
British were few in number hence used indirect rule because it was very difficult to rule
large African population without assistance.
2. Communication problems.
British adopted indirect rule because they had no good information links with the
Africans than African local rulers such as chiefs and kings.
3. To avoid resistance.
4. The British used indirect rule because they wanted to avoid resistance since there was no
direct contact between
Africans and British but Africans with their rulers.
4. The systemwas economically cheap.
The African chiefs were not directly paid by the colonial governments. Also the African
chiefs could not demand services from the
colonial government such as accomodation, transport and medical services.
5. Number of colonies
Britain had many colonies in Africa but had very few officials to dispose in these colonies.
Colonial offices were not enough to dispose from the grass root levels and above. African
natives thought that they were still under their chiefs; orders given by the colonizers passed
through the African chiefs who reduced the impacts of the Africans.
6. The systemreduced resistance from Africans.
Physical difficulties in Africa forced the British to use African chiefs. Thick forests, hostile
climate and remoteness of the area; the British found difficult to penetrate the hinterland because
of the named problems.
7. Language barrier.
Some Africans could not be organized through radio and other means of communication
therefore the use of African chiefs was efficient. The African chiefs would communicate with
their people using their people.
8. The system ensured the collection of tax from the African communities as the chiefs lived
with their people.
9. It was a suitable technique to govern illiterate African.
10. Tropical diseases which killed many British personels. e.g Malaria
APPLICATION OF INDIRECT RULE IN NIGERIA BY LORD FREDRIC LUGARD.
Indirect rule was first applied in Nigeria by the British governor known as Sir Fredrick Lugard
in 1900-1906.
Indirect rule in Nigeria was applied after British encountered [faced] a lot of challenges from big
tribes which had strong traditional administrative systems like Fulani aristocracy who governed
Sokoto caliphate by using Islamic laws in Northern Nigeria.
Therefore the British by using indirect rule which was required as a role model in the British
colonial administration. Local native leaders in Nigeria continued to rule their traditional land,
collect taxes and implement orders and duties as assigned by the British. So British succeeded to
5. apply indirect rule in Northern Nigeria despite it was not successful much in Southern Nigeria in
Yomba tribe.
Through indirect rule Lord Lugard was able to control Nigeria by using their local traditional
rulling system and cooperative leaders who performed the following activities;
1. To collect taxes.
2. To implement British laws and policies.
3. To reduce resistance from the people.
4. To reduce the political, economic and military costs.
5. To rule their land under the British control.
Despite the fact that indirect rule succeeded to rule Nigeria especially Northern Nigeria, other
areas in Nigeria like southern Nigeria was unsuccessful due to poor and less cooperation from
YORUBA land chiefs or kings who did not organize and centralize Yoruba people since before.
Therefore the British found the following as the failure of indirect rule in Southern Nigeria;
1. Chiefs /Local rulers of Southern Nigeria were not given respect by the Yoruba people.
2. Local rulers were appointed to implement the British polices but they failed i.e. collection
of taxes.
3. Southern Nigerian societies had strong traditional administrative system such as the use
of chiefs for example Lagos had no chiefdom system.
4. Southern Nigeria was decentralized than Northern Nigeria which was more centralized.
Therefore indirect rule became very difficult to be applied in Southern Nigeria by Lord Lugard
during his six years of administering Nigeria so as to transform it into commercial
[economically] as well as politically and to establish British protectorate by using its local rulers.
WHY LORD FREDRICK LUGARD APPLIED /PREFERED APPLICATION OF
INDIRECT RULE IN THE BRITISH COLONIES
1. Some of the African societies were centralized hence no need of the new colonial
administrative system. For example sokoto caliphat, Bugando.
2. Some of the African communities were not competent to control themselves with the
British assistance hence used indirect rule.
3. British wanted to spread their superiority complex over Africans.
4. They used indirect rule to avoid administrative costs.
5. British wanted to avoid communication barriers, for example language problems and
poor infrastructures.
6. British were few in number so indirect rule solved the problem of manpower.
7. Lord Lugard preferred indirect rule because it avoided resistance and conflicts from local
rulers and people.
STRUCTURE OF THE BRITISH INDIRECT RULE
6. Indirect rule administrative system which was applied by the British in her colonies was arranged
in different structures to ensure effective colonial control over colony and good administrative
machinery which will prepare conducive environment for establishment of colonial economy.
The structure of indirect rule was as follows;
1. Colonial secretary stayed in London [UK].
2. Governor appointed in UK and hired in colonies.
3. Provincial commissioner was a British lived in certain regions to represent the governor.
4. District commissioner was a British [white] lived in district level representing provision
commissioner; he lived with people and gave them orders through local rulers.
5. Local chiefs were local rulers appointed by British who were given orders by colonial
officers include provincial commissioners and district commissioners to supervise in the
daily activities and local ordinances.
6. Head men. These were Africans who received orders from local chiefs and implement
them to the people [Africans] by using force once people resisted.
PROBLEMS/ CHALLENGES BRITISH FACED IN IMPLEMENTING THE USE OF
INDIRECT RULE SYSTEM IN NIGERIA.
Despite the British succeeded to rule Africans indirectly through their local rulers, they met a
number of challenges, since British indirect rule introduced different policies and systems. in
Africa which was new and not existed in Africa before such as:
1. Payment of taxes, forced labour, land alienation, introduction of coercive apparatus such
as police, army, court etc.
The following were problems/ challenges /difficulties Britain faced during implementing the use
of indirect rule;
1. Absence of centralized administration in North Eastern Nigerian societies, such as Igbo
and Yoruba were not well centralized like the Sokoto caliphate or Buganda kingdom
hence made the application of indirect rule to be very difficult due to lack of cooperation
and local rulers’ support.
2. Illiteracy of the masses. Some of the societies in Nigeria such as the Yoruba and the
Abeokuta who became independent in 1893; due to their illiterate they organized people
to oppose indirect rule.
3. Harsh British policies. Some of the indirect rule British policies such as forced labour and
taxation which was introduced to the people were new and unpopular hence reacted by
the people of Nigeria especially Igbo.
4. Opposition / resistance from the local rulers. Some of the local rulers did not support
British indirect rule for example rulers from Yomba and Abeokuta.
5. Creation of British want/puppet chiefs. Indirect rule faced challenges in Nigeria because
British decided to create their own chiefs who were rejected and unpopular hence people
opposed against them.
7. 6. Poor infrastructures. Absence of good infrastructures such as roads, railways, and harbor
phones made the failure to access information.
INDIRECT RULE SYSTEM IN TANGANYIKA
Tanganyika formerly was a German colony from 1886 after Berlin conference. After the end of
the first world war of 1914-1918 Germany lost Tanganyika colony to British who took the
victory of the war.
During German rule in Tanganyika they used direct rule system thus faced a lot of resistances
from Tanganyika societies such as Hehe resistance, Yao and Chagga resistance.
Therefore after the British took control over the Tanganyika colony; they decided to change the
former German direct rule which used Jumbes and Akidas and introduced indirect rule.
The first British governor in Tanganyika who was known as Sir Donald Cameroon initiated and
introduced indirect rule in Tanganyika. Sir Donald Cameroon decided to introduce indirect rule
in Tanganyika due to the influence and motivation from governor Lord Fredrick Lugard who
succeeded to control Nigeria through indirect rule so sir Donald Cameroon wanted to copy that
system of indirect rule and apply it in Tanganyika hence he met the following challenges:
THE CHALLENGES /DIFFICULTIES SIR DONALD CAMEROON FACED WHEN HE
INTRODUCED INDIRECT RULE IN TANGANYIKA
Absence of traditional administrative system. Germany removed all local rulers’
administration during their rule in Tanganyika, so it was difficult for Sir Donald
Cameroon to introduce them again.
Illiteracy and ignorance of the masses over indirect rule. Tanganyika was controlled and
ruled by the German power for a very long time directly so indirect rule was a new
system which was not known.
Poor organization of permanent chiefs. Few tribes in Tanganyika recognized their chiefs
and they had status and power, less executive, financially and judiciary for example the
Chagga.
Poor infrastructure. Indirect rule got a lot of challenges in Tanganyika since the country
was big while there was poor network and communication links to reach and coordinate
local chiefs.
Absence of local authorities in Tanganyika societies such as; coastal tribes which had no
traditional local authorities since Arabs’ domination which introduced Islamic law. Due
to this Sir Donald Cameroon get no support of local rulers in his administration.
Despite the fact that Sir Donald Cameroon met a lot of challenges / problems in the introduction
of indirect rule in Tanganyika as we have seen above, he preferred and forced to introduce
indirect rule through;
1. The native authority ordinance of 1926 and the coast ordinance of 1919.
8. These two laws [ordinances] aimed at creating a solid foundation for the indirect rule
administration and local authorities.
Through these two laws [ordinance] local chiefs were required and given the following tasks and
duties;
Tax collection such as hut tax and poll tax.
Chiefs were responsible for enforcing British laws and orders.
Chiefs were given judiciary power to enforce their decisions according to customary
laws.
Chiefs were responsible to implement British policies, law, ordinances and orders to their
people.
THE EFFECT /IMPACT OF INDIRECT RULE TO TANGANYIKA AND BRITISH
AFRICAN COLONIES.
Exploitation of African resources:- Indirect rule was introduced by the British for the
purpose of exploiting African resources easily through local rulers support such as land,
labours and minerals.
Indirect rule promoted [boosted] tribalism. Indirect rule separated African societies in
ethnic/tribal identities since it favored some tribes including those whose local rulers
were given different opportunities than the other tribes.
Indirect rule weakened the traditional administration systems.
Indirect rule system promoted the problem of education, health and employment
opportunities.
Indirect rule system introduced and widened social differences among natives.(creation
of classes in the society)
The system commented and centralized bureaucracy through the use of district
commissioners.
The greatest fault in indirect rule was that it completely excluded from the local
government the African educated elites whose number increased over the year.
It made Africans hate their local rulers [leaders] who were used during indirect rule and
made Africans not to believe in them.
THE DIRECT RULE SYSTEM
It was a form of colonial administrative system which ruled Africans directly by replacing
African traditional, political and administrative organizations.
Direct rule was mainly adopted by Germany in colonies such as Tanganyika, Namibia,
Cameroon and Togo; also Portuguese applied direct rule in her colonies.
Why British used direct rule in some of her colonies instead of indirect rule.
Presence of many whites such as in Zimbabwe.
Plenty of resources available in the colonies.
9. The nature of African colony. British decided to use direct rule when Africans were
ignorant, reluctant and not supportive of indirect rule.
Good communication and infrastructures such as roads, railways and harbors led the
British to use direct rule.
Absence of strong centralized states.
Absence of resistances.
Absence of tropical diseases made the British not seek for local rulers’ support.
THE BRITISH DIRECT RULE IN ZIMBABWE [SOUTHERN RHODESIA].
Zimbabwe after being colonized by British in 1890’s under the company known as British South
African Company (BSACO) led by prominent imperialist named Cecil Rhodes who ruled
directly and called Zimbabwe as southern Rhodesia due to his effort and financial resources used
to occupy shone territories.
Therefore after Zimbabwe had been colonized by British and named as southern Rhodesia many
Europeans came to live in Zimbabwe because it was a huge country having a lot of resources
such as fertile land and minerals due to this British ruled Zimbabwe by using direct rule.
WHY THE BRITISH WHITE SETTLERS USED DIRECT RULE IN ZIMBABWE
1. Absence of local chiefs/ local rulers of Zimbabwe such as Indunas were no longer
existed during the resistance between British and Shona and Ndebele.
2. Presence of many white settlers in Zimbabwe. Cecil Rhodes influenced many white
settlers to invest in Zimbabwe so there was no manpower problem hence direct rule.
3. The richness of resources in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe was a rich colony having fertile land,
minerals etc. made British to wish to rule it directly so as to exploit resources efficiently.
4. Absence of a centralized state. Zimbabwe had no strong centralized state since imposition
of colonial rule disturbed the system hence direct rule.
5. The effect of the Chimurenga war [Shona and Ndebele]. Chimurenga war left enemity
between Zimbabwe people and the Europeans hence difficult to involve Africans in their
administration.
6. People of Zimbabwe did not want to be colonized by the British.
7. Poor support from Zimbabwe local chiefs /rulers. Local chiefs were not happy with
British since their position and status eroded during British colonial rule that is why they
did not want to support them in administration hence British used direct rule.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DIRECT RULE APPLIED BY THE BRITISH IN ZIMBABWE
1. It based on excessive oppression and suppression. Africans were highly oppressed and
suppressed by British settlers through direct rule using coercive apparatus such as police
and soldiers.
2. Zimbabwe was proclaimed as a crown colony. Direct rule in Zimbabwe made Zimbabwe
as British settlers’ part and parcel of their mother land country [Britain].
3. It based on emergence of law and order. Direct rule led to increase of many laws and
orders in Zimbabwe.
10. 4. Direct rule led Zimbabwe to be under control of British South African Company
[BSACO] in 1890 to 1923.
5. Direct rule in Zimbabwe made educated people neglected. Direct rule in Zimbabwe made
the educated people neglected not to be involved in the British government as a result of
the armed struggle during fighting for independence and freedom.
6. Direct rule gave settlers in Zimbabwe legislative and political rights. British settlers in
Zimbabwe were highly empowered politically, economically and favored by laws; for
example in 1923 settlers attained their self government.
7. Direct rule alienated Zimbabwe fertile land. Through direct rule the British settlers
acquired massive fertile land left the Zimbabwean's people landless hence provide labour
in the settlers land and farms.
The British direct rule in Zimbabwe brought a lot of negative impact to the people of Zimbabwe
such as; oppression, exploitation, land alienation, forced labour, taxation etc. as a result people of
Zimbabwe took arms [armed struggle] during fighting for independence in 1980.
DIRECT RULE ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEM
Direct rule was form of colonial administrative system which did not involve African rulers
support i.e. Germany.
Germany preferred much to use direct rule in most of her colonies in Africa such as;
Tanganyika, Namibia, Cameroon, Togo etc. direct rule were also applied by the Belgium,
Portugal etc. in their colonies.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DIRECT RULE
1. Local chiefs were not given chances in colonial administrations.
2. It was very expensive since it needed lots of costs.
3. It faced many resistances from Africa.
4. It was not simple to control because German ruled Africans directly.
5. It faced communication problems because of language barriers.
6. It faced problems of manpower since Germans were few in number.
WHAT WERE THE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INDIRECT AND
DIRECT RULE.
SIMILARITIES
Both were based on exploitation of African resources.
Both based on oppression of Africans through the use of force i.e. police, army and court.
Both based on racial segregation since African colour was regarded as inferior over white
colour.
Both were capitalist systems.
Both aimed at colonizing /control Africans.
Both faced resistance or opposition from Africans.
11. Both failed to meet their demands.
DIFFERENCES
Direct rule was used by the Germans while indirect rule was used by the British.
Direct rule did not use local chiefs while indirect rule used local chiefs.
Indirect rule did not face many resistances from Africans while direct rule faced many
resistances.
Indirect rule was easy to manage while direct rule was difficult to manage because of
language problems.
Indirect rule needed small Europeans’ manpower while direct rule needed large
manpower.
Indirect rule was cheap but direct rule was expensive.
Indirect rule created puppet class among Africans who cooperated with the British and
support British colonialism while direct rule did not
ASSIMILATION AND ASSOCIATION POLICY BY FRENCH.
French in her colonies such Cape Verde, Ivory Coast [cote devoir] Senegal, Saint Louis and
Rufisque applied two administrative systems such as Assimilation policy and Association.
Assimilation policy
Was an administrative system applied by French in her colonies, which aimed at turning or
transforming Africans into Frenchmen or citizens. A person who assimilated was called
Assimilador.Assimiladors was taught how to behave or think like French people. Assimilation is
a term derived from the French word assimiler means cause to resemble.
French introduced assimilation policy to her colonies so as to spread her culture of superiority all
over the world. Therefore the introduction or application of assimilation policy in French
colonies goes to them with the introduction of French language, institutions, laws, religion and
customs. Colonies or persons to follow assimilation policy [assimiladors] were supposed to
follow the French culture hence enjoy right just like French citizens.
THE REASONS WHY FRENCH APPLIED ASSIMILIATION POLICY IN HER
COLONIES.
1. French revolution of 1789. French applied assimilation policy in her colonies since they
said that; the French revolution which occurred in 1789 advocated for the equality,
fraternity and freedom to all regardless of Vaile or color.
2. Assimilation policy applied by the French to spread their superiority all over the world.
Since the Africans assimilated would continue to spread French superiority.
3. To spread French culture and civilization. French applied assimilation policy since they
wanted to spread their culture through language and customs.
4. Assimilation applied to turn African to behave like French citizen.
12. 5. To facilitate French exploitation. Assimilation aimed at exploiting Africans smoothly by
creating false consciousness to those who assimilated [assimiladors] to work for the
benefits of the French.
6. Cheap economically since assimilators work and behave just like French and became
passive.
CHARACTERISTICS OF FRENCH ASSIMILATION POLICY
There were to be commune representatives in the French national assembly. The laws
applicable in France were well applied in the territories.
The French Africans were considered as a great obstacle for colonial rule.
The French administrative structure was more oppressive than that of the British.
Africans were allowed to register as French citizens and they could seek elections as
deputies in Paris.
The French administrators were given more judicial powers in the provinces.
The French decided not to use African traditional institutions in their administration.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE ASSIMILATION SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATION
13. o THE OPERATION OF ASSIMILATION POLICY STRUCTURE
APPLIED BY THE FRENCH IN THEIR COLONIES SUCH AS SENEGAL
AND IVORY COAST
Minister of colonies.
Minister of colonies was the top most position in the French assimilation
administrative structure. The minister of colonies stayed [lived] in Paris and he or
she was in charge of all the French colonies [provinces] abroad.
A governor general.
Was the second post of the French assimilation policy structure. A governor
stayed at a colony [province] which was the center of the French colonies such as
Dakar and Senegal in West Africa where Governor General stayed there to
administer other colonies [provinces].
14. Governor General was responsible for implementing orders and instructions
from the colony secretary to colonies [provinces].
Commandant de circle.
Were equivalent to paramount chiefs who were placed by the French, the
successor of the pre-colonial chiefs; their duties were of pre-colonial to receive
orders from the governor general to their fellow Africans.
Chiefs de sub division [canton].
These leaders were in district levels that controlled important French
administrative departments. Their duties were;
5. To recruit Africans into the army.
6. To register tax payers in their areas.
7. To recruit labors by force for infrastructures buildings etc.
Chiefs de cantons.
This was the lowest position in the French assimilation structure; it was occupied
by village heads of sub location.
The duties/functions of the chief de canton were:
1. Maintain French laws and orders at the village level.
2. Collect taxes from Africans.
3. Maintain public goods and services such as roads, schools and offices.
ASSOCIATION POLICY IN FRENCH COLONIES.
Association policy was the second French administrative policy/ system after the failure
of the assimilation policy which respected African culture and allowed them to develop
independently.
Association policy which replaced assimilation policy was not aiming at turning Africans
to resemble French citizens; rather association policy applied by French was aimed at
spreading and building of the French superiority in her colonies through different
approaches such as; by using institutions and laws of the French to colonized Africans.
Association policy left and allowed Africans to preserve their own customs and also
compatible alongside with French interests.
15. French decided to shift from assimilation to association policy due to the failure of the
assimilation policy which undermined African culture and spread French culture and
civilization by forcing Africans to resemble with French citizens which was not
practicable because it was not easy to change or turn someone who belongs to a certain
cultural back ground [Africans] to behave (be) like French men. So this assimilation
policy got challenges from both parts and Frenchmen in Paris were not happy to see other
people given such rights as the French men.
REASONS WHY THE ASSIMILATION POLICY FAILED HENCE
INTRODUCTION OF THE ASSOCIATION POLICY.
o Economic expenses. Assimilation policy was very expensive since it needed a lot
of finance to turn Africans to resemble with Frenchmen by giving them education,
social services etc.
o Language problems/ differences. Africans had many languages so it was difficult
for Africans to adopt French language hence failure of the assimilation.
o Cultural differences. Assimilation policy failed since it introduced different
cultures in Africa which were different from African cultures e.g. Language,
beliefs, marriage etc.
o It was opposed by the French people.
o It was opposed by Africans. Africans who were not assimilated, opposed
assimilation policy because it ignored African culture and it did not give Africans
their expectations like being in top positions.
o Fear of the French over Africans. Assimilation policy gave Africans favor and
chances in the French administration which led to fear towards the Africans.
o Law differences. Assimilation policy introduced laws which were different from
African laws; example foreign French civil laws differ from African customary
laws.
o Assimilation policy was a vision less policy; assimilation policy had no divisions
since assimilated Africans [assimiladors’] later on turned against the French.
ASSOCIATION POLICY AGAINST ASSIMILATION POLICY.
Association policy was another French administrative system which replaced assimilation
policy where by the French did not interfere with African culture such as religion and
other matters.
Association policy was against the assimilation policy since it did not aim at turning
Africans to resemble Frenchmen, however in its practice French officials under
association policy tended to implement French ways of life in administration and laws
purposely to spread French superiority. Association policy used more authoritarian
approach of governing Africans unlike assimilation policy.
In 1914-1945 association policy treated Africans colonies as an integral part of the
French since African colonies were given right to elect representatives in the French
government, to have free trade, unions, press and political parties. These affected African
16. countries both positively and negatively during fighting and post independence where by
these countries which formerly were French colonies became francophone countries
which associated/assimilated into French political systems.
SIMILARITIES BETWEEN ASSIMILATION POLICY AND ASSOCIATION POLICY
1. Both createdeconomicdependence. Africancountries especiallyWest Africancountries which got independent in early
1960s; they still dependandhave financial relations with their former colonial master [French]since Frenchis their source
of market fortheir crops.
2. They affected the system of education. The system of education used in former
French colonies are still the same as in French up to date; the French speaking
people in west Africa except Guinea still have French mentality.
3. African countries which were former French colonies regarded as francophone
countries overseas process of French which still have close relationships with the
French people in social and economic matters e.g. West African countries.
4. Both weakened African traditions and Islamic religion in West Africa by
introducing Christianity i.e. Roman Catholic.
5. Both destroyed African traditional authorities and leaders since assimilated
Africans replaced many to the traditional leaders.
6. Both undermined African culture; African culture were regarded as inferior
towards French culture which regarded as regarded as superior and civilized for
e.g. French language.
7.
Assimilation policy weakened Africans traditions such as Islamic religion
in west Africa by introducing Christianity for example Roman Catholic
church.
Colony was incorporated into the French republic and regarded as an
oversea province of France speaking people in West African still have
close relationship with the French people than their fellow African
countries.
Assimilation policy integrated /allowed Africans to participate in French
political matters in French, Paris. Assimilation policy allowed African to
participate in France parliament for example Blaise Diagne was elected as
deputy in the French parliament.
Question: compare and contrast between indirect rule applied by
British and assimilation policy applied by the French.
17. Similarities / comparisons between indirect rule and assimilation
policy
Both aimed at maintaining their colonial control so as to ensure
their effective occupation.
Both were exploitative systems since they aimed at preparing a
ground for establishment of colonial economy.
Both destroyed African culture since indirect rule and assimilation
policy undermined [ignored] African culture such as language,
education and norms.
Both were oppressive since they based on forcing Africans to
implement their laws and policies through cohesive apparatus such
as police, army, prison, courts etc.
Both fractured to meet their demands because Africans did not
accept colonialism hence fought against colonialists.
Both were in capitalist system.
Both created classes.
Both faced resistances.
contrast/ differences between the British indirect rule and the french
assimilation policy
9. Indirect rule was applied by the British while assimilation policy
was applied by the French.
10. Indirect rule used local chiefs in administration while assimilation
did not prefer to use local chiefs.
11. Indirect rule was cheap economically since it used local chiefs /
rulers in administration while assimilation policy was very
expensive since it used a lot of resources to transform Africans into
Frenchmen.
12. Assimilation policy was impracticable while association policy
was practicable since a person with a certain cultural back ground
cannot totally be transformed into a new culture.
18. 13. Indirect rule avoided resistance while assimilation policy met a lot
of challenges from both Africans and the French men hence shift
to association.
14. Indirect rule was easy to manage while assimilation rule was
difficult to manage.
15. Indirect rule needed small man power to manage while
assimilation needed large man power to implement their policies.
16. Indirect rule did not aim at turning Africans while assimilation
policy aimed at turning Africans.
17. Indirect rule considered African tradition while assimilation policy
did not consider African culture.
18. Indirect rule did not face resistance while assimilation policy faced
a lot of resistances.
COLONIAL MILITARY AND LEGAL INSTITUTIONS.
Introduction
Both colonial military and legal institutions were introduced in Africa
purposely to enforce Africans to accept to follow different colonial
administrative systems such as direct rule, indirect rule, assimilation
policy and association policy. Therefore colonialists in order to ensure
control of Africans effectively by following their new administrative
systems they introduced these colonial military and legal institutions such
as police, prisons, army, court etc.
Meaning of colonial military.
Colonial military refers to coercive apparatus such as police, army, prison,
and courts introduced by colonialists in order to maintain laws, order and
security of colonial states or government. Colonial militaries were
introduced by colonialists in order to the colonial state or government to
meet their interests. Therefore colonial military which were introduced in
African colonies were different depended on nature of the people found in
that colony. For example colonies which were militant and conservative
against colonialist colonial militaries were also aggressive or harsh to the
Africans.
Examples of famous colonial military force which were introduced by the
British to maintain colonial control in Central and East Africa including
Kenya, Uganda and Malawi in 1902-1904 was known as King African
Rifle [KAR]. Soldiers who were recruited to join these military forces
such as KAR and the police force were taken from within the colony or
outside the colony for example; Nubians were the soldiers recruited
[taken] from outside the territory [colony] who were mainly preferable
19. since they were very strictly in terms of treatment compared to the native
policemen or soldiers.
FUNCTIONS OF COLONIAL MILITARY FORCES
To maintain colonial interests. Colonial military aimed at
safeguarding the interests of the colonialists that is to control and
exploit Africans smoothly.
To suppress African resistances. Colonial military aimed at
punishing Africans who were militant and opposed colonial
government.
To maintain peace and harmony. Colonial military ensured that
people within the colony maintain peace and harmony by
following laws and orders.
To maintain security of the colony. Colonial military force was
established to protect the colony from internal and external
invasion from other military forces.
Power to arrest criminals. Colonial military was responsible to
arrest people who committed crimes or offenses to the court.
To defend colonial boundaries. Colonial military force such as
KAR was responsible to defend colonial boundaries.
To collect information and supervision of colonial activities.
Colonial military forces were responsible to collect intelligent
information which threatens the public interests and supervising
different activities such as tax collection.
To facilitate colonial economy exploitation.
Military forces enforced colonial control in Africa.
COLONIAL LEGAL INSTITUTIONS.
Colonial legal institutions refer to the institutions which deal with legal
matters within the colony. Colonial legal institutions consisted with
legislative council [LEGCO], council of elders, prison and courts.
The colonial legal institutions were dealing with;
Advising the society.
Educating the society about legal matters.
Receive people’s legal claims.
Give legal aid.
Directing legal procedures to be taken on army cases.
The legal institutions were also established for the interests of the
colonialists since they were influenced by colonial administration within
20. the colony and metropolitan states. Council of elders was employed in
direct British colonie.
CHARACTERISTICS/FEATURES OF COLONIAL LEGAL
INSTITUTIONS
1. Colonial legal institution was dominated/monopolized by colonialists.
2. Colonial legal institutions based on interests of the colonialists.
3. Were cohesive in nature i.e. very harsh, oppressive and punish Africans.
4. Were varied from one colony to another for example South Rhodesia
[Zimbabwe] legal institution which was introduced in 1898 varied from
other areas e.g. settlers colonies laws were very harsh to Africans.
5.Colonial legal institutions were mainly based on the influences of
colonial administrators within the colony and in metropolitan states.
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE COLONIAL LEGAL INSTITUTIONS.
To make laws, act and ordinances.
Since every colony had its demand of colonial matters, the legal
institutions took the responsibility of making laws or ordinances enforcing
Africans to undertake various matters and also responsibilities.
To handle claims on various issues. The legal colonial institution
handle white claims and canal elders handle African claims
To direct procedures to be taken in a certain case. Colonial legal
institutions had to direct the legal procedures to be taken in
handling certain cases in collaboration with courts and prisons.
To advise and educate people on various legal matters.
To amend the laws [change or modify] laws, acts and ordinance.
The colonial legal institutions had a duty to amend laws, acts and
ordinances in order to affect and to felt the colonial administration
influenced or as a result of social, political and economical change
in the colony.
Example of laws/ ordinances amended were native labour ordinances of
1988 in Kenya which forced squatters [labour] to work in 90days in
settlers forms and raise the number of days to 180 in the years.
THE IMPACT OF THE COLONIAL MILITARY AND LEGAL
SYSTEMS IN AFRICA.
21. 1. The two colonial systems undermined the traditional defense and legal
systems that prevailed during the pre-colonial period.
2. The Africans stopped caring for the public property such as government
buildings, equipment and vehicles because they regarded them to be
properties of colony.
3. All the African who were employed in the Reference forced of the
colonial government were considered to be traitors their follow Africans,
due to the business and brutality done by colonialists.
Both integrated allowed to participate in French political matters in pan
French assimilation and association policy allowed Africans to participate
in French parliament for example Blaise Diogine elected as deputy in
French parliament.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASSIMILATION POLICY AND
ASSOCIATION POLICY
1. The subjects in the association policy came under the system of law
known as the indigent. In this system subjects could be forced to serve a
longer period in the French colonial army than assimilated citizens which
encouraged them to seek French citizenship.
2. With association policy assimilated Africans were regarded as French
citizens but the other Africans in the French colonies were regarded as a
subject that is second class citizens to which French civil and criminal law
did not apply to them.
3. In the association policy the African subjects [second class citizen]
retained their cultural practices such as polygamy and religion. But
assimilated Africans had to follow French culture and civilization.
4. Assimilation policy aimed mainly at creating French superiority
complex towards Africans while association policy based on authorization
or controlling Africa.
5. Assimilation policy was impracticable while association policy was
practicable since it was easy to control people than charging people to
become new citizens.
22. 6. Assimilation policy was very expensive since assimilated Africans were
given all right such as education social services etc. as French citizens
while association policy was not expensive.
7. Assimilation policy failed due to many challenges from both Africans
and French men due to fear of lack of vision etc, while association policy
did not fail.
WHAT WERE THE IMPACTS / EFFECTS OF ASSIMILATION
POLICY?
The following were the impacts of assimilation policy.
Economic dependence. After the African Independence in early
1960’s; most of African countries which had close relationship
with the French financial association depended economically to
France since France was their source of markets for their crops.
The assimilation policy undermined African culture. Many
assimilated Africans saw French culture as superior and embraced
it; for example French became the official language in the country.
French education system used in her former colonies is still the
same as in French up to date. The French speaking people in West
Africa except Guinea are still have French mentality in many of
their social and economic issues.
Assimilation policy destroyed the tradition of Africans. French
destroyed African traditions such as authority and leadership they
destroyed by introducing their traditions such as speaking so
assimilated Africans replaced many of the traditional leaders.