Category: Colonialism

Throughout the colonial period of US history, religion remained an essential part of social, political, and everyday life. Unlike other colonies, which Catholicism dominated, different religious denominations co-existed in the British colonies. This diversity inevitably led to the adoption of the principle of religious tolerance and formed a unique ideological and political environment, which later…

The present world stratification is the outcome of European nations’ colonization and conquering of indigenous peoples, most of whom lived in Africa. Direct colonialism has mostly ended, but the ideology that accompanied it has persisted in people’s cultural identities, as well as their political, social, and economic behaviors. Colonization began with the forcible entry of…

Active participation of the population in political affairs was one of the characteristic features of Britain’s colonies in North America. True to the English traditions of representation, British colonists and later the citizens of the independent United States always valued the right to cast their votes in elections. Yet while the perceived value of voting…

The Tempest is believed to be the last play William Shakespeare wrote alone. It was written at the times when a big part of our world was still unknown and European people were fascinated to discover what is hidden in these mysterious faraway lands and islands. Many different ideas and legends were created by people…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction During the Colonial era of world history, Europeans explored other continents looking for new land, valuable resources, and trade opportunities. Contact between cultures from opposite sides of the globe changed the lives of millions of people and the course of world history. The Colombian exchange made…

The purpose of this essay is to describe the life and attitudes of women in colonial America. Concentrating on the two colonies, South and New England, the task is to compare the daily routine of women in the colonial family and in the family of the peoples of Native America. The role of women in…

Settler colonialism occupies an essential role in the history of the United States because this phenomenon explains the process of how the nation emerged and developed. This issue’s nature refers to the fact that foreigners, not Indigenous people, created the country. Settler colonialism consists of many components, including white supremacy, slavery of African people, genocide,…

The desire by European powers such as Britain, French, and Spanish to spread religion led to the colonization of America. The three colonial powers were initially in the same political camp and ironically used religion as a weapon to strengthen overseas colonies. It was also evident that these colonial masters were driven by a desire…

Table of Contents Introduction Health Political Social Conclusion Works Cited Introduction With the arrival of European colonists to North America, its native residents had to face a plethora of unique problems related to their social, economic, and even physical well-being. Being motivated primarily by the need to expand the range of Europe’s influence, colonists neglected…

Introduction The post-colonial literature which is also referred to as the new English literature is an art of writing that specifically targets issues to do with the process of decolonization or the freedom of people that had been previously subjected to colonial rule. These modes of writing also try to correct and critique writers whose…