Why did 19th century imperialism rely on local elites to rule the local area?

Whose writings were the source of the idea that people have a right to abolish and replace a government that violates their natural rights?

Which best describes the influence of the national revolutionary party on mexico after the revolution?

Why did un coalition troops battle iraqi forces in 1991? iraq had invaded saudi arabia, along with its other border nations.iraq had invaded kuwait, which was a major source of the world's oil.the united nations wanted to remove saddam hussein from power.the united nations wanted to prevent the trade of illegal drugs.