Millenarianism in colonial societies

Millenarianism in colonial societies is a belief or idea that the world will come to an end soon, and the people have to prepare for it. Many different cultures and religions have had people who believed in Millenarianism. In colonial societies, people believed that since their surroundings were changing so quickly, it could mean the end of the world was near. They tried to prepare for it by forming new governments, praying for a better world, or asking others for help. This is why Millenarianism was so important in colonial societies.