Mercantilism: Mercantilism is an economic system prevalent during colonial times where colonies existed primarily to serve the interests of the mother country by providing raw materials and being captive markets for manufactured goods.
Cultural assimilation: Cultural assimilation refers to when colonizers impose their own cultural practices onto indigenous populations while eradicating or suppressing native cultural traditions.
Decolonization: Decolonization is the process by which colonies gain independence from imperial powers either through peaceful negotiations or armed struggle.