colonialism
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Hong Kong trades on its legacy as a responsible global partner earned during 156 years of British colonialism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
"While historical injustices from colonialism to inequities in the global economic order are real, we must also acknowledge that other regions have faced similar challenges, but they have risen above them," Ruto told the summit.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
"Grassroots movements and pressure from international bodies like the UN are the reasons why many countries, some more timidly and some more decisively, have started discussing reparation policies," said Martinez, the researcher into Spanish colonialism.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
And then, suddenly, Easter Island was exposed to the full fury of 19th-century colonialism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
British schools treat colonialism the same way, to an extent.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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Human Geography - Middle School
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