why did french think colonies necessary? what did they do for this.
why did french think colonies necessary? what did they do for this.
French thought that the colonies were necessary because:a. To establish control over natural resources and to ensure supply of raw materials and goods.
b. The French policy-makers wanted to educate the people of colonies because they considered education as one way to civilize the “natives". They were driven by the idea of a ‘Civilizing Mission’, and considered it their duty to bring modern ideas to the colony and to reshape its culture and also to have an educated labor force.
c. The objective was also to develop these colonies so as to improve standard of living of the people and improving their purchasing power who would then buy goods leading to profits for French businessmen.
The French did the following to achieve their objectives:
i. They started massive infrastructure projects.
ii. They expanded the areas under cultivation.
iii. The French in order to civilize the natives, introduced modern education and dismantled the traditional education system.
iv. They established rail networks.
a. To establish control over natural resources and to ensure supply of raw materials and goods.
b. The French policy-makers wanted to educate the people of colonies because they considered education as one way to civilize the “natives". They were driven by the idea of a ‘Civilizing Mission’, and considered it their duty to bring modern ideas to the colony and to reshape its culture and also to have an educated labor force.
c. The objective was also to develop these colonies so as to improve standard of living of the people and improving their purchasing power who would then buy goods leading to profits for French businessmen.
The French did the following to achieve their objectives:
i. They started massive infrastructure projects.
ii. They expanded the areas under cultivation.
iii. The French in order to civilize the natives, introduced modern education and dismantled the traditional education system.
iv. They established rail networks.
