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Lh imperialism

Standard 7-4

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Imperialism When one nation extends its control to the government and the economy of another nation.
Direct rule A colony that was ruled directly by the home country.
Indirect rule Where people have their own government, but the home country has final say in important matters.
Protectorate A system in which people have their own government.
Sphere of influence A region where the imperial power held the sole right to trade or invest.
Monroe Doctrine A document that warned Europeans not to build any new colonies in the America's.
Annex (Verb form) to take control of.
Isthmus A narrow strip of land that connects two bigger land masses.
Lock A section of canal that can be opened and closed to control the water level.
Sovereignty Their right to pick their own government
Zulu War Six-month war
Sepoys Hired Indian soldiers
Viceroy Sent to rule as the monarch's representative
Open Door Policy Said that all nations could have equal trading rights in China
Boxer rebellion Secret societies formed to help rid China of all outsiders
Boxers Members of the Society of the Harmonious Fists
Sepoy rebellion The first major attempt to shake off British rule
Modernize To advance technologically
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