People
Ruler of Ethiopia who kept his country independent by using European rivalries and building a modern army
Menelik II
only African country to remain independent
Ethiopia
gathering of european countries to divide Africa into colonies
Berlin Conference
the belief that one race is superior to others
Racism
term for an indian soldier
Sepoy
man made waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean
Suez canal
conflict that occured when Indian soldiers refused to used the new cartridges for religious reasons, leading to the British government taking direct control of India
Sepoy Mutiny
the theory that certain social groups are more successful than others because they are naturally better
Social Darwinism
ruler of Hawaii who attempted to give more power to native Hawaiians.
Queen Liliuokalani
southeast asian country which was held by the british who encouraged chinese immigration
Malaysia
The conflict between Russia and Britain over territory in India and Afghanistan
the seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country.
Imperialism
president of mexico who, as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, lost a large amount of Mexico’s territory to the United States
Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna
term used to reference the region of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia
(French) Indochina
term used to refer to the period of time in which the British ruled India
Raj
method of control that consists of taking care of the needs of native people but not granting them full rights
Paternalism
French diplomat and entrepreneur who led the development of the Suez Canal
Ferdinand de Lesseps
modern day Iran, wanted by European powers for its oil
Persia
conflict between Russia, who wanted access to ports for trade, and the Ottoman Empire
Crimean War
phrase used in reference to India because it was the most valuable british colony
"Jewel in the crown"