Why did the french think that colonies were necessary? Explain
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French thought 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 if their duty to bring modern ideas to the colony and to reshape is culture and also to have its 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 who would then buy goods leading to profits for French businessmen .
★The main and a substitute use is to transfer resources (Natural) which is beneficial.
★French colonisation bring the civilisation which is helpful for the poor and backward peoples.
★French colonisation can create a growth in cultivation which would useful for the trade.
★French colonisation creates a long profit which help poor peoples to ensure their livelihoods.
★The infrastructure develop which can control the whole parts of the region.