Overview
The impact of European colonization on Indigenous societies was profound and often devastating. Colonization disrupted traditional ways of life, leading to the loss of languages, cultural practices, and social structures. Indigenous peoples faced forced assimilation and economic exploitation, which ...
Key Terms
Example: European colonization of the Americas.
Example: The Indigenous peoples of Australia.
Example: Indigenous children being educated in European ways.
Example: Colonizers extracting gold from Indigenous lands.
Example: Colonial societies often placed Europeans at the top.
Example: The Zapatista movement in Mexico.
Related Topics
Decolonization
The process of undoing colonial rule and restoring sovereignty to Indigenous peoples.
intermediateCultural Heritage Preservation
Efforts to maintain and protect the cultural practices and traditions of Indigenous peoples.
intermediateIndigenous Rights Movements
Movements advocating for the rights and recognition of Indigenous peoples.
advancedKey Concepts
Cultural ExchangeEconomic DisruptionSocial HierarchiesResistance Movements