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How did colonialism came about

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The age of modern colonialism began about 1500, following the European discoveries of a sea route around Africa's southern coast (1488) and of America (1492). By discovery, conquest, and settlement, these nations expanded and colonized throughout the world, spreading European institutions and culture.

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European expansion into other parts of the world led to the spread of modernisation.However,it was accompanied by plunder, occupation of territories ,exploitation, intrigues,wars and political subjugation. The colonisation of Africa and Asia was a result in this process.