British Colonization
Definition
The period in history when Britain established control over territories around the world, including Australia. British colonization had significant impacts on indigenous populations, land use patterns, economies, and cultural practices.
Analogy
British colonization is like a massive bulldozer coming in and completely transforming an untouched landscape into a neatly organized garden with fences dividing different sections.
Related terms
Terra Nullius: A Latin term meaning 'nobody's land,' used by European colonizers to claim sovereignty over inhabited territories.
Penal Colony: A colony established for convicts as a form of punishment during British colonization.
Aboriginal People: Indigenous peoples who are native to Australia before British colonization.
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