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Global 2 - Unit 5
Unit 5 - Imperialism Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Colony | an area under control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country. |
| Conquer | to take control using the military |
| Dominate | to have a commanding influence over another |
| Empire | a group of countries under a single supreme authority |
| Manufactured goods | products made by processing raw materials into finished goods. |
| Market | an area or arena where goods can be bought and sold. |
| Missionary | a religious leader with the purpose of converting others to their religion. |
| Natural Resources | materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain |
| Raw Materials | natural resources used in the production or manufacturing of goods. |
| Resistance | attempts to prevent something by action or argument |
| Territory | an area under the control of a ruler or a state |
| Treaty | a formal agreement between countries, usually to end a conflict |
| Genocide | intentional and organized destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, religious, or political group. |
| Sphere of Influence | an area in which another country has the power to direct its future without having any formal authority. |
| Protectorate | a state that is controlled and protected by another |
| Imperialism | actions that extend a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force |
| Deforestation | the clearing of forests or large areas of trees |
| Surplus | more than what is needed. |
| Extraterritoriality | the power of a country to apply its laws outside of its borders. |