Colonial Empires

Imperialism: This is a policy or ideology where a nation extends its power by acquiring territories. It can be done through direct conquest or by establishing economic and political dominance over other countries.

Mercantilism: An economic theory popular during the colonial era that advocated for nations to increase their wealth through strict government regulation of economy, promoting commercialism and trade balance.

Decolonization: The process whereby colonies gain independence from their colonizing countries. This happened extensively after World War II when many African, Asian, and Caribbean nations gained independence from European powers.