Colonial ties refer to historical connections between colonies and their colonizing powers. These ties often involve political control, economic exploitation, cultural influence, and migration patterns between colonizer and colony.
Related terms
Imperialism: A policy or ideology of extending a nation's influence through colonization, economic control, or political dominance over other territories.
Decolonization: The process by which colonies gain independence from their colonizing powers and establish self-governance.
Neocolonialism: The continued economic and cultural domination of former colonies by their former colonizers, even after achieving political independence.