Question

Explain European colonialism.

Australia and New Zealand

Answer 1

Countries like England, France, Portugal, Spain, etc. gradually occupied the nations in Asia and Africa and established their colonies there.

Australia and New Zealand:

1. In the 18^th century, the first colony of prisoners deported from England was established in Australia.
2. Later in the 19^th century, other regions in Australia were colonized.
3. The British also established their colonies on the islands of Tasmania and New Zealand.
4. In the year 1900, the island of Tasmania was included and the Republic of Australia was created as an integral nation of the British Empire.
5. In 1907, New Zealand was accorded the status of an autonomous state within the British empire.

Thus, it became apparent that the stronger European countries dominated the weaker countries by establishing colonies there and pushing them into subjection.