Colonial Control (dec 25, 1750 – sep 18, 1900)
Description:
European nations sought to extend their authority over weaker lands. Some authority was direct where the mother country would settle directly into the colony, while indirect allowed a slight degree of autonomy in the political structure. The French tended to be more direct, while the British preferred indirect.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 25, 1750
sep 18, 1900
~ 149 years