colonial policies

Colonial policies are strategies and rules imposed by a country to govern and control its colonies. They often involved exploiting local resources, establishing political authority, and shaping economies to benefit the colonizing country. These policies could include land ownership laws, taxation, cultural suppression, and infrastructure development, typically prioritizing colonial interests over local needs. While they sometimes aimed at modernizing regions, they often disrupted local societies, economies, and cultures, leading to long-term social and political impacts that still influence former colonies today.