Question

How was a colony different from a protectorate?

A: A colony was protected by an imperial power, but a protectorate was not.
B: A colony was independent of an imperial power, but a protectorate was not.
C: A colony was controlled by an imperial power, but a protectorate was not.

Answer 1

@micahm @michaelfuller2017 @Joel_the_boss

Answer 2

A protectorate, in its inception adopted by modern international law, is an ... A similar case is the formal use of such terms as colony and protectorate

Answer 3

its B

Answer 4

Protectorate-Country controlled and protected by another country. Colony-Placed lived in and controlled by people from a distant county

Answer 5

Thinking C then @micahm ?

Answer 6

Protectorate-Country controlled and protected by another country.

Colony-Placed lived in and controlled by people from a distant county

In an historical context, colonies should be distinguished from protectorates and protected states, which though under British control, were nominally independent states, whereas colonies were part of the British state.

and @michaelfuller2017 refrain from giving direct answers without being able to back it up :)

Answer 7

yeah sorry i didn't know the answer so i looked it up and it said it was B

Answer 8

So it's C right?

Answer 9

uhun

Answer 10

@Joel_the_boss

Answer 11

That's what im thinking.