Iran remained a politically independent nation. However, Russia controlled trade in northern Iran, and Britain controlled trade in southern Iran. This is an example of a .:
sphere of influence
The British took control of Burma and made it a province of India, which was also under the control of the British government. Burma and India were British .:
colonies
When the British took over Kenya, they created a government of British civil servants that did not include any native Kenyans. Therefore, Kenya was subject to .: