Definition: Decolonisation is a term used in the history of the United States and its colonies to describe the process by which the country was transformed from an American colony into a self-governing nation. This transformation took place due to various factors, including the expansion of the U.S. government's role in the colonies, the introduction of European-style institutions and laws, and the establishment of a system of governance that prioritized individual rights over those of the colonists. The term "decolonised"