anticolonialism

Anticolonialism is opposition to colonial rule, where one country dominates another. This opposition became more pronounced with the Industrial Revolution, as European nations shifted from buying colonial products to selling manufactured goods and seeking raw materials. This led to significant disruptions in indigenous social systems as colonial powers adapted territories to their economic needs.12

Anticolonial movements arose from a desire for self-determination and often involved educated elites who adopted the language and methods of their rulers to critique them. These movements sought to establish modern nations controlled by their own people, leading to struggles for independence across Asia and Africa. While colonial governments attempted to suppress these movements, widespread resentment and the perceived weakness of colonial powers during wartime fueled the drive for decolonization.3