Category: Colonialism

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Work Cited Introduction When British colonists came to America, they chose strategic locations they thought were fit to create a stronghold for them over the Native Americans. The British drove the natives out of land that they felt was more valuable and occupied it. The places they chose…

The colonization of the population in America of past centuries is of critical importance to study. Attention should be paid to the reasons why it occurred in the country; colonies were more reliant on slave labor than others and how this aspect affected their development. Moreover, when considering the topic of colonization, it is essential…

Initially, America was hidden in ice, and during the ice age, which took place tens of thousands of years ago, snow covered most of the territory. However, over time, fertile lands opened under the ice, which later became an aid for the development of farming. In addition, originally, South and North America were different continents.…

Season of Migration to the North is a postcolonial novel written by Tayeb Salih that was published in 1966. In the novel, Tayeb talks about the civilization in Europe and the colonialism by the British on the African community and the Sudanese culture. The novel talks about Mustafa Saeed, the main character of the story,…

It is evident that raw materials for industrial and domestic use in colonial heartlands were mostly found in the colonies. The items produced included rubber, cotton and palm oil. Similarly, minerals like tin, gold and diamonds were also exploited. In those times, the slaves used to perform all the duties. Statistics show that African slave…

In the history of Western Civilization, the ideology for expansion to new lands is often referred to as “God…Gold and Glory” In your opinion….what were some of the reasons for colonization by the European countries and especially for the continent of North America? The history of Western Civilization cannot be studied without describing the imperialism…

As a process of gaining control over a foreign land and its people, colonization is a uniquely European phenomenon. The technological development of European countries in the nineteenth century allowed it a substantial advantage over less advanced countries, including those on the African continent. This process became known as new imperialism and resulted in large…

By 1500, America was colonized by a diverse group of settlers from many countries. People from Spain, France, The Dutch Republic, and England came in search of fortune, freedom from religious persecution, and for a variety of other reasons. Spanish colonists established themselves in St. Augustine, located in present-day Florida. This colony was used as…

Many people think that women did not play crucial roles during the struggle for independence in America. Perhaps their inability to vote in the colonial era stirs such thoughts in their minds (Skemp, 2016). Others believe that the women were apolitical because they lacked bravery, physical strength, and many other virtues that a freedom fighter…

European colonization has impacted the development of once colonized lands drastically. One of the primary ways European colonization affected Sub-Saharan Africa was the state’s economy and inability to recover financially. During the decades of colonization and land exploitation, European countries used African agricultural welfare and human capital to strengthen their position in the international market…