Question

How did European imperialism lead many colonies to seek independence?

Answer 1

European imperialism exploitation was the main reason why several colonies agitated for independence. This exploitation was in the form of land alienation,forced labor and military conscription.

The three factors served to unite people of different ethnic boundaries into their respective polity. Military conscription for example fueled feelings of nationalism as returning soldiers joined forces with existing nationalists to aggravate the agitation for independence.