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Imperialism when a country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain
Sphere of influence a territory or region where an external group holds power
paternalistic Action that limits a person's or group's liberty
david livingston scottish missionary, doctor, abolitionist, and explorer
boer war 1899-1902, the british fought a war against the Boers in South Africa
sultan moral or spiritual authority
genocide the intentional destruction of a people in whole or in part
Concession a form of individual rights granted by a monarchic ruler
Sepoy A native of India employed as a soldier in the service of a european power
Deforestation the purposeful clearing of forested land
Balance of trade measures whether a country is exporting or important more goods and services
boxer rebellion an uprising against foreigners that occurred in China about 1900
Open door policy a statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900
Matthew Perry A military leader who went on two expeditions to Japan
diet way of living
french indochina a grouping of french colonial territories in southeast asia
penal colony distant or overseas settlement established for punishing criminals by forced labour
Maori A member of the people living in New Zealand
Monroe Doctrine Warned european powers not to interfere in the affairs of the western hemisphere
Confederation Any league or union of people or bodies of people
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