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Imperialism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Imperialism | A policy in which one country seeks to extend its authority by conquering other countries or by establishing economic and political dominance over other countries |
| Colony | A country or territory governed internally by a foreign power (form of imperialism) |
| Protectorate | A country or territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power (form of imperialism) |
| Sphere of Influence | An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges (form of imperialism) |
| Economic imperialism | An independent but less developed country controlled by private business interests, rather than governments (form of imperialism) |
| Indirect Control | Local government officials used Limited self-rule Goal: to develop future leaders Government institutions are based on European styles but may have local rules (Imperial Management Method) |
| Direct Control | Foreign officials brought in to rule No self-rule Goal: Assimilation Government institutions are based only on European styles (Imperial Management Method) |
| The Berlin Conference | 1884-85 Established rules by which Western Imperialist nations must follow: - increased communication between countries - organized the division of the African continent * They hoped this agreement would keep peace. |
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