Imperialism Vocab
The policy of extending a nation’s power over other lands.
Imperialism
This type focuses on gaining raw materials and new markets.
Economic Imperialism
This war was fought between Britain and China over trade of a specific drug.
Opium Wars
The belief that stronger nations are naturally meant to dominate weaker ones.
Social Darwinism
This country used harsh control and forced labor in the Congo.
Belgium
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This type of imperialism uses force or threat of force to gain control.
Military Imperialism
China mostly did this in response to imperialism.
resisted/limited reform
The idea that races can be ranked and some are superior.
Scientific Racism
This king personally controlled the Congo and exploited it brutally.
King Leopold II
When one country takes over and controls many other territories and peoples, it becomes this.
An Empire
This type involves controlling governments or leadership in another country.
Political Imperialism
This agreement opened Japanese ports to American ships.
Treaty of Kanagawa
The belief that imperialism helps “improve” other societies.
Humanitarianism
This country used indirect rule, relying on local leaders.
Britain
The term for a territory that is controlled by another powerful nation is called...
A colony
This type spreads culture, religion, and beliefs.
Social (Cultural) Imperialism
The code of law that the samurais follow.
Bushido Code
This idea claimed Europeans had a duty to spread culture and religion.
Civilizing Mission
This country used assimilation, trying to make Africans adopt their culture
France
The term for areas within a country that are heavily influenced economically and politically by another. (HINT: European countries created these within China)
Spheres of Influence
What are the 4 types of Imperialism, as we went over in class.
Economic, Political, Social (Cultural), Military
Japan responded to imperialism by accepting modern technologies during this era in their history.
Social Darwinism
This phrase and poem by Rudyard Kipling justified imperialism as a responsibility.
The White Man's Burden
This meeting divided Africa among European powers.
Berlin Conference