European colonialism has existed since the late 15th century, and its model of colonialism will exist for many years to come. Colonization could be considered to have begun as early as the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. However, this model of colonization was not as deadly as the European model (Louis). Ancient civilizations educated, advanced, and motivated their colonies to succeed. The European model falls well short of the standards set in past years. This model of colonialism begins in the late 1400s, when Great Britain began its reign over Ireland and Portugal with Spain began its conquest of the Americas. Since this model currently exists, the mother state establishes satellite states that provide resources to the mother country. The mother country then produces the final products and resells them to the satellite state. This will ultimately bleed the satellite country dry by depriving it of resources and economic means. The European model of colonization leaves the education and progress of the satellite state in the hands of the citizens themselves (Louis). European colonization seems to be going well while the mother country provides for the satellite states. Once the host country leaves, that's where we see the true effects of their development. This study will focus on the more recent history of developing nations that were once colonies of European nations. There are some countries in the world that were colonies at some point in their history and have become developed nations that function in the government of the world. However, nations that did not develop suffered disease and tyranny on a biblical scale. The model of European colonialism has bankrupted countries, exacerbated disease, and pitted one at war against... middle of paper... Emarchand." IDEA - a Journal of Social Issues (Home). A History of Genocide Symposium, March 29 2002. Web. 25 July 2011. Louis, William Roger, Alaine M. Low and Nicholas P. Canny The Oxford History of the British Empire / British Overseas Enterprise to the Late Seventeenth Century Oxford UP, 1998. Print.MahMud , Tayyab. "Colonial Cartographies, Postcolonial Borders and Enduring Failures of International Law: The Endless War Along the Afghanistan-Pakistan Frontier." Web. 14 July 2011. Muiu, Mueni Wa. "Colonial and Postcolonial State and Development in Africa". and multiculturalism: a case of Malaysia." Journal of Academic Studies (2010): 133-43. Press.