Meaning and Reasons for Colonialism

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What is Colonialism?

Colonialism is the establishment of control and domination of territories and people mainly in the developing world by Western, stronger nations in the 18^th and 19^th centuries.

It is the annexation, total control, or political, social, and economic domination of underdeveloped territories by more powerful nations through conquest.

Colonialism led to the exploitationTo use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage. More, and transformation of their economies to meet the needs of the developed economies, and the imposition of Western social, cultural, and economic values. A colonial territory is conquered and ruled by a stronger state.

European countries scrambled for Africa in the 18^th century. They scrambled and partitioned African territories among themselves. The