Brandi+Nelson

__** Colonialism and Cultural Diffusion **__ __** ﻿ **__ Colonialism is the control that a country or government holds over the territory and the people in a foreign country. England colonized many areas in the world.
 * What is colonialism ?

The spreading of something more widely.
 * What is diffusion ?

The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achivement regarded collectively.
 * What is culture ?

The spreading of a culture from one group to another.
 * What is cultural diffusion ?

Wars, trade, exploration
 * How does cultural diffusion happen ?

Change in the culture of a colonized area or people group.
 * What are some long term effects ?

What is colonialism and what was its role in the diffusion of European culture throughout the world ?

Thesis Statement: Colonialism has greatly altered the culture, economy, and religion of areas where those nations have colonized.