3. which type of imperial rule allowed western governments to run colonies themselves? direct rule indirect rule sphere of influence protectorate 15. why was the opium war significant for britain? it provided a flow of opium to the british people. it led to the exit of british forces from china. it led to the collapse of the qing dynasty. it increased british influence and trading rights in china.

3- The type of imperial rule that allowed Western governments to run colonies themselves was the Direct Rule.

The Direct Rule was a British policy measure of placing control over a country under the direct administration of the United Kingdom Parliament.

15- The Opium War was significant for Britain because it increased British influence and trading rights in China.

China's defeat in the war forced the government to tolerate the opium trade. The British coerced the Chinese to sign the Unequal Treaties, opening several ports to foreign trade and annexing Hong Kong.

the answer is d. selective incorporation. (apex)