This is shown towards the end of the film through the Arabs' inability to repair the town hall's generators, illustrating how little training the Europeans have given them given before leaving. This lack of experience grew into an even bigger problem long after the British left the desert with the creation of a power struggle. In the absence of order or consistent rule, violent political groups are more easily able to seize power. The only method these groups know to govern is to instill fear in those they rule. The British failed to provide the territories they conquered with the means to govern themselves once the imperialists returned to Europe, leaving them with the option of continuing to govern themselves..