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Age of Imperialism
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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imperialism | a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force |
resource | a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively |
market | a regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, and other commodities |
isolation | the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others |
mutiny | an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers |
nationalism | a feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries |
unify | make or become united, uniform, or whole |
unification | the process of being united or made into a whole |
cooperate | act jointly; work toward the same end |
interaction | reciprocal action or influence |
competition | an event or contest in which people compete |
traditional | existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established |
agrarian | of or relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land |
exploit | to use (someone or something) in a way that helps you unfairly |
infrastructure | the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise |
assimilation | the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another |
nationalism | a feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries |
armistice | an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce |