Final answer:
The British Parliament utilized virtual representation and divide and conquer tactics, establishing regional legislatures in India and debating colonial governance leading up to the American Revolution.
Step-by-step explanation:
Regarding the problem of territory and how Parliament divided itself, the British government applied different strategies throughout history. During the colonial period, the British Parliament implemented a system of virtual representation, which meant that even though the colonists lacked direct representatives, Parliament believed it was representing their interests along with those of all British subjects. The Parliamentary divisions included disputes about representation which were evident in the differing responses to the crisis in the American colonies and in the subcontinent of India. Specifically, the Government of India Act in 1935 created regional legislatures with voting arranged by religious and social categories, using a "divide and conquer" approach. This attention to religious differences would have lasting effects on Indian society. In an earlier period, during the buildup to the American Revolution, Galloway proposed an imperial union which would have allowed Parliament to legislate for the colonies with the stipulation that such legislation required approval from an American Assembly—this proposal was narrowly defeated, indicating the growing push for American independence.