HIS-3002 European Colonialism
In the nineteenth century a relatively small number of European nations came to dominate much of the rest of the world. In fact, by 1900 only four countries in Africa and Asia had successfully resisted the imperial onslaught. This course will examine the causes and long-term impact of the process of colonization. Particular attention will be paid to the ideological, political, and economic roots of the phenomenon. Other issues include: the resistance of indigenous populations, post-World War II independence, and the colonial legacy.