This document provides information on colonialism and imperialism. It notes that colonialism began in the 16th century and was primarily in America, while imperialism emerged in the 19th century and focused on Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Economic factors like searching for new markets and resources, as well as political and ideological motives, drove both colonialism and imperialism. Specific examples discussed include British colonial projects in Africa and India, the importance of the Suez Canal, and the Monroe Doctrine establishing U.S. opposition to European intervention in America.