They had the potential to drastically change most aspects of the culture in the countries they colonized
Allowing a local governor to oversee the construction of new
allowing a local governor to oversee the construction of new infrastructure
most areas have been taken over by an imperialist country, at some point in time (even if that country does/did not admit to being imperialist).
Europe.
"The ending of dependence through the termination of colony status" is the meaning of the English word "de-colonization." The word most famously applies to African, American, and Asian countries attempting to restructure politico-economically dependent societies away from fifteenth through twentieth century development by European nations.
Most didn't improve the land they conquered at all, in fact most cases of imperialism include the conquering country destroying the other countries land and resources, and in few cases hurting the people.
William Seward
Most political scientists cite the US victory over Spain in the Spanish American War as the beginning of the US emerging as an imperialist power.
Africa has the most nations, with 54 countries.
It is most likely a large, ridiculous rock that could feed most starving nations.
The most southern of the 13 original Brittish colonies was Georgia. Florida was part of Spain and therefore a Spanish colony. . the southern most colony is Florida