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Growth of Imperial
Terms to know about the Groth of Imperialism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Imperialism | One nation extends its control to the government and the economy of another nation. |
| Direct rule | Under this system, they created a colony that was ruled directly by the home country |
| Indirect rule | They might set up a protectorate. |
| Protectorate | System in which people have their own government, but the home country has the final say on important matters. |
| Sphere of influence | This was a region where the imperial power held the sole right to trade. |
| Sovereignty | Or their right to pick their own government |
| Zulu war | The European race to divide up Africa brought war to the continent's southwest coast. |
| Sepoy Rebellion | Was the first major attempt to shake off British rule. |
| Sepoys | Indian soldiers that protected the investments of The East India Company. |
| Viceroy | Was sent to rule as the monarch's representative |
| Open Door policy | Under such a policy, all nations would have equal trading rights in China. |
| Boxer rebellion | By the late 1890s, secret societies had formed to help rid China of all outsiders. |
| Modernize | Advance technologically |