Category: Colonialism

Table of Contents Introduction Colonialism Structures and Implications for Society Conclusion References Introduction Colonialism profoundly impacted the societies that were subsequently colonized by foreign powers. This is because colonization resulted in the development of somewhat distinct communities, depending on their location. For example, colonialism left behind various institutional legacies in different regions. Consequently, these regions…

The colonial era in early American history is known for the two groups of individuals in terms of their political views, patriots, and loyalists. The latter were people who supported the idea of remaining as a part of the British Empire (Leaverton 2021). On the other hand, the former was a small cohort of political…

In 1762 when Cuba was re-conquered by Spain, this society began to experience a series of economic, administrative, and political changes. This paper is aimed at examining the effects produced by the reforms that were carried out by the Spanish government in order to improve the defensive capabilities of Cuba. In particular, it is necessary…

China’s growing interest in Africa countries has been viewed by some people as a threat to their sovereignty. In the past decades, Africa’s major source of financial and political aid was the Western countries. However, this started changing after China developed an interest in Africa starting in the 1990s. China’s growing interest is a threat…

Spanish and Mexican California Spanish conquest of present-day California was specifically active during the eighteenth century up to 1821. Spanish settlers built fortifications in order to protect themselves from indigenous people and the British. The Spanish traded with First People and gradually occupied their lands (Starr, 54). They brought diseases indigenous people could not resist…

Introduction Colonialism in Africa was executed mainly by European countries between 17th century and 19th centuries. The main reason towards this was the abundance of raw materials in the continent that they wanted to extract for industries back in Europe (“IvyPanda,” 2020). However, they concealed this by claiming that their mission in Africa was to…

In an historical perspective, colonial power implies instituting both military and administrative control over a region, especially a country. Practically, this infers to the use of force to conduct business with underdeveloped and developing countries. In ancient times, colonialism primarily involved European powers who used their military prowess to subdue and rule countries to take…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Work Cited Introduction In modern South Korean historiography, in relation to the period of Japanese colonial rule in Korea, the term “the period of forcible occupation by the Japanese Empire” is used. After the annexation of Korea, all power in the country passed to the Japanese governor-general, in whose…

This paper reveals relationships between Europe and Africa, particularly how the first one influenced the regression of the latter. I present the explanation of the following statement: “colonialism in Africa was a one-armed bandit” providing convincing facts and arguments. The highest peak of colonialism in Africa took place in the 19th century. No doubt that…

Table of Contents Religion in Virginia The American Family The Role of Trades The 18th Century Clothing Reference The life of the Virginians during the 17th-18th centuries can be examined in detail with the focus on the life in colonial Williamsburg. Although there is a range of aspects and subjects which can be analyzed with…