Colonialism: Fact Behind it
COLONIALISM Colonialism can be defined as political, economic and social subjugation, domination and annexation of territory of one country by another country. In other words, colonialism is the extreme form of imperialism which has gone beyond mere economic trade to direct annexation of colonies. According to Okereke and Ekpe (2002:102), “colonialism is the situation where one country exercises political domination over another by assuming control of the machinery of government and directing the affairs of society.’’ The industrialization process in many European countries can be tagged as what caused colonization. It was due to the industrial revolution that happened in Europe that made European countries like Britain, Belgium, France, etc., to be involved in the following activities which led to colonization. 1.To search for excess raw materials for their industries. 2.To provide markets for the sale of ...