Colonial Super Powers From its birth in early 15th...

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†¦show more content†¦Streets such as the Queen Mary Road, Prince Alice Highway and Scotland District can all be seen while driving in Barbados. Some countries were influenced greatly by multiple Super Colonies. Such example would be the Commonwealth of Dominica. Dominica inherited its traditions and cultures from both the British and French. Initially France was the first Colonial Superpower to claim Dominica. However, there were constant battles between the French and the British to earn full possession of the country. Britain subsequently earned Dominica as one of its Territories (1763-1978).Dominica later gained its independence. However, most of their traditions and cultures emulate the French and British. Language: The complex Colonial past has influenced Dominica Language greatly .Dominica’s official language is English since the British took over. However, being a former French colony, the citizens once spoke French. Over the years a distinct French base creole/Kweyole also known as patois is spoken throughout the island as the second language. Traditional Dances: Dominica’s Traditional Dances such as the Quadrille was developed in France during the 18th Century which was introduced to the slaves/citizens in Dominica. Today, the Quadrille dance is practiced across the island during festival and shows. Roads/Traffic: Many of the roads and villages are named after the French and British Queens Kings/ governors who lived in different