Why is it important to consider the history of Western colonialism if we want to understand
today's racial and ethnic divisions?
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Western colonialism enforced new laws in
foreign lands that privileged some native
groups over others, creating divisions
between groups.
Western colonialism created surplus wealth
for colonizers, which gave them economic
power over other groups:
Western colonialism created strict
separation between Whites and minority
populations in other countries.
Western colonialism created divisions
between racial/ethnic groups.