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Q1W5 Vocab
Vocabulary for W5 - Imperialism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Imperialism | when a powerful country uses military, political, or economic power to gain control of another country |
| Nationalism | the pride people have in their nation and culture |
| Empire | a group of nations that are all controlled by one government |
| Humanitarian | having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people |
| Oppression | the unjust or cruel treatment of people by authority |
| Indigenous | something that is originally or naturally from a certain place |
| Indirect control | colonies had to do what the imperialists wanted, but they were left to govern themselves through local leaders |
| Direct control | colonies were governed by the imperialist nations, and lost all control of their government |
| Unequal Treaty | documents that the Chinese government was forced to sign, which strongly favored European interests over the well being of China |
| Spheres of Influence | a country or area which another country has the power to affect developments, even though it has no formal authority |