Compare and Contrast the Impact of the European Colonial Nations

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Essay

Compare and contrast the impact of the European colonial nations in the Americas with the impact of the West in Southeast Asia. What are the similarities and what are the differences?

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Definitions:

Civil Law

Civil law is a legal system originating in Europe, intellectualized within the framework of Roman law, and comprising a comprehensive set of legal codes that govern private law matters.

Criminal Law

A body of law pertaining to crimes and punishment, focusing on behaviors that are sanctioned under criminal statutes.

Environmental Law

A body of laws and regulations designed to protect the environment from harmful actions or processes, by governing the interaction of humanity and the natural environment.

White Collar Crime

Non-violent crime committed by individuals or corporations in the course of their professional lives, often involving financial wrongdoing or fraud.