The growth of nationalism in colonies is fundamentally linked to an anti-colonial movement because the very experience of colonization acted as a unifying force. Firstly, colonial rule imposed a shared oppression—political domination, economic exploitation, and social discrimination—on diverse groups of people. This shared experience created a common enemy and a sense of collective grievance. Secondly, in the process of fighting against the colonial power, different groups discovered common bonds and forged a new, united identity. They began to see themselves as part of a single nation struggling for freedom. Lastly, the anti-colonial struggle involved a rediscovery and assertion of the colony's own history, culture, and identity, which were often denigrated by the colonizers. This cultural revival was a key ingredient in building national pride and consciousness, directly fueling the desire to overthrow foreign rule.