Colonial Super Powers Research Paper

Colonial Super Powers: From its birth in early 15th century to its decline in dominance by the 20th century, Colonial Super Powers fueled/sustained empires across oceans. Territories such as Portugal, France, Spain and Great Britain fought incessantly at times for various countries and islands across the world. The largest of all, the Superpowers during that Era, was Great Britain; considered as the Giant Empires with the largest number of colonized countries under its control. These Countries gained their enormous wealth and power from the many countries they claimed as colonies. But while wealth was stripped from the Colonies/Caribbean islands, some things were gained-things that weren’t tangible; things that stand even decades after these former colonies’ independence. This adopted Heritage, architecture, social institutions, languages, customs all form part of the culture of the islands such as Barbados and Dominica.

Barbados is known as the “Little England” because of the rich British Influence in the country. The names of streets, places, religion, sports, Architecture are all evidence of the British Influence.

Religion in Barbados: The Anglican church, the official Church of England is the dominant religious denomination on the island of Barbados. According to 2000 census, it indicates that 28 percent of Bajans are Anglican. The Various Churches (10) that still stand are example of how British architecture was very well emulated.

Sports: Cricket, an English Sport which was derived as an interval sport during the British Empire can be seen practiced in all former colonial Countries especially Barbados. Cricket is an essential part of the Barbadian culture .Over the Decades, Barbados/Bajans have mastered and adopted cricket...

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...in the early 1700s.For instance, King George V street, Queen Mary Street(British name) and Vielle Casse & Petite Savanne(French) are all evidence of both French and English influence.

Architecture- is uniquely interesting; the class of both 18th century French and British architecture can be seen around the island.

Educational System: The Educational System in Dominica is very similar to the British; education is divided into four categories their education system is divided into four categories: Preprimary (preschool), Primary School, Secondary/High school and tertiary College. Like the British, Uniforms are compulsory in most educational Institution across the island.

The colonial Super Powers have influenced many countries, cultures and traditions over the course of history. These mixed traditions and cultures have created a form of identity for each country.