Question

The primary source above shows that the model of colonial society/government preferred by the Netherlands in Java was to a keep traditional rural societies that retained cooperative local rulers. b design Christian societies that embodied the ideals of social equality and justice. c create modern industrial societies ruled over by Dutch appointed kings. d encourage democratic urban societies with a civil society

Answer 1

A. to keep traditional rural societies that retained cooperative local rulers

Step-by-step explanation:

The primary source above shows that the model of colonial society/government preferred by the Netherlands in Java was to "keep traditional rural societies that retained cooperative local rulers"

This is evident when the excerpt claimed the mode government that was adopted is to use Assistant Resident that gives recommendation and order to traditional rulers hat is implicitly obeyed and at the same time, the use of Controller to supervise the legal affairs of the traditional rulers.