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Imperialism--World History Flashcards

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6317782357Imperialisma policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force0
6317782358Berlin Conference 1884meeting to divide Africa amongst Europeans- African Scramble1
6317782359Suez Canalprovided a passage from Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean built by Egyptians but taken by British2
6317782360Ethiopiaone area that remained uncolonized during imperialism3
6317782361Congosuffered horrible abuses under the king of Belgium4
6317782362MissionariesChristian groups who sought to convert Africa and Asia peoples5
6317782363White Man's BurdenThe idea that European culture was superior and needed to be spread to other areas. Poem written by Rudyard Kipling6
6317782364IndiaJewel in the Crown for the British Empire7
6317782365AustraliaBritish Penal Colony8
6317782367Colonymost direct form of imperialism with total control by a foreign power9
6317782368Protectorateindirect control by a foreign power10
6317782369Spheres of InfluenceEconomic control of an area--used in China11
6317782370Boxer Rebellionattempt by Chinese nationals to kick out foreigners12
6317782371Sepoy Mutinyattempt by Indian nationalist to kick the British out. Started over rumors about gun cartidges13
6317782372Indian National CongressIndian political party that fought for independence14
6317782373Commodore PerryUSA commander who forced the opening of Japan15
6317782374Meiji Restorationtime period when Japan was modernized by the Emperor16
6317782375British empirecountry with the largest colonial empire17
6317782376IndustrializationCreated the desire for raw materials and new markets in the colonies18
6317782377JapanCountry forced open by the United States during the age of imperialism19
6317782378Opium WarsConflict between Britain and China over trade policies20
6317782379Open Door Policyidea during imperialism that everyone would be able to trade with China21
6317782380RajTerm associated with British rule of India22
6317782382Nationalismdesire to have own nationality or ethnicity controlling a country during imperialism increased in the lands conquered.23
6317864671Social DarwinismTheory that individuals, groups, and peoples are subject to the same Darwinian laws of natural selection as plants and animals. (Survival of the Fittest) Used to justify imperialism, racism and desire to "civilize" non-European nations24

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