"The Long Term Effects of Colonization"

Even in today's complex society, the effects of past colonization can still be felt. The most obvious of these effects on society is a change in the culture of any colonized area or group of people. This is a direct result from the forceful tactics used during historical colonization. Colonization has occurred throughout history. In Europe, three of the most influential colonizers were the Spanish, the French, and the British. These three countries were driven …

…European style. With such changes to its culture, language, and way of life, the newly independent country was forced to rediscover itself in a fast paced world. In addition to colonization changing the culture of the Burmese, it also affected their mother country, Great Britain. Colonization led to an increased diversity of culture in Great Britain as a result of large migration to this area. Today, Great Britain is still home to many Indian people.