The modern period is often referred to as colonial because it was characterized by the expansion of European powers into other parts of the world, establishing colonies and exerting control over them. This period began in the late 15th century and continued until the mid-20th century.


During this period, European powers such as Portugal, Spain, France, Britain, and the Netherlands engaged in exploration, conquest, and colonization of various parts of the world. They established colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and used their military, economic, and political power to control these territories.


This period began with the voyages of Christopher Columbus in the late 15th century and continued through the Age of Exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries. The colonial period reached its peak in the 19th century, with European powers controlling most of Africa and Asia.


European powers established colonies in various parts of the world during this period. The Spanish and Portuguese established colonies in the Americas, while the Dutch, British, and French established colonies in Africa and Asia.


Historians refer to the modern period as colonial because it was characterized by the expansion of European powers into other parts of the world and their establishment of colonies. This period had a significant impact on the history and development of these regions, and its legacy can still be seen in the political, economic, and social structures of many countries today.

Many historians refer to modern period as colonial period because, under British rule, people did not have equality, freedom or liberty. It was also not the period of economic growth and progress.