Why did the Germans use Direct rule in Tanganyika.? 1. It was used because the Germans believed that it was the only system through which they could effectively administer their colony (Tanganyika). 2. They also believed the system would enable them effectively exploit and benefit from African resources. 3. The Germans had used force to take over many parts of Tanganyika and therefore soldiers had to be used otherwise Africans could revolt at the slightest opportunity. 4. The Germans had wanted to promote their ‘superior’ culture over the Africans. This would involve imposing their culture and legal system. 5. The Germans were also a proud people and therefore used this system to stand high and above the Africans 6. The Germans had suffered early revolts and therefore had to bring in harsh Akidas and Jumbes to “tame” the Africans 7. In many societies there were no chiefs and where they existed they were not faithful or powerful enough and therefore the Germans had no one to entrust authority with.
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