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What were the differences between the French and British administration in Africa?

Give differences between the French and British administration in Africa.

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John
1. British colonies were administered by a governor unlike French colonies which were viewed as overseas provinces

2. Britain gave traditional rulers a lot of power unlike the French who undermined Africans

3. The British appointed traditional rulers as chiefs while French handpicked individuals

4. Indirect rule preserved Africans cultures while assimilation undermined them

5. British applied indirect rule while French applied assimilation

6. Most French administrators were military men. The British used both amateurs and professionals
johnmulu answered the question on February 1, 2017 at 11:53

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