Colonial governance refers to the system of rule and administration imposed by a colonial power over its colonies. It includes policies, laws, and institutions established to control and manage the colony.
Related terms
Indigenous Resistance: Refers to the various forms of opposition and rebellion put forth by indigenous populations against colonial governance.
Mercantilism: A economic policy where colonies exist primarily for the benefit of the mother country, with strict regulations on trade to ensure wealth accumulation.
Assimilation: The process by which colonizers try to make colonized peoples adopt their culture, language, customs, and beliefs.