Colonial administrations commonly fostered democratic governance in newly independent nations. A) True B) False

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether colonial administrations typically promoted democratic governance in countries that gained independence. This requires understanding the historical role of colonial powers in shaping the political systems of their colonies.

More Information

Colonial administrations often did not establish or prioritize democratic governance in newly independent nations. Many colonial powers were more focused on maintaining control, extracting resources, and securing their own political and economic interests rather than cultivating democratic systems.

Tips

One common mistake is assuming that colonial powers intended to instill their own governmental systems, including democracy, in their colonies as they left. Often, their priorities were different.

Sources

• The Truth About Western “Colonialism” - Hoover Institution - hoover.org
• Colonialism - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - plato.stanford.edu