Question

Explain the following statements with reason.

It was said that the sun never sets on the British Empire.

Answer 1

Colonialism indeed gives rise to political and economic slavery but it also causes psychological slavery. The racial attitude of the colonialist countries and subsequent treatment given to the native people create a sort of inferiority complex in their minds. They develop an apologetic outlook for their own culture and history. They begin to feel unworthy. It was said that ‘‘the sun never sets on the British Empire.” It was the way to indicate the worldwide spread of British colonies. The British Empire encompassed the continents of Asia, Africa, America, and Australia.