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Global Age of Impe
Global Age of Imperialism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Primary | A "direct" source that comes straight from an eye-witness or the time it happened |
| Secondary | A source created by someone who was NOT there. They studied other records to learn about it. |
| Era | A long period of history that is special because of certain people, events, or changes. |
| Eye-Witness | A person who was actually there and saw an event happen with their own eyes. |
| Global/International | Something that involves many different countries around the whole world, not just one. |
| Raw Materials | Basic things found in nature that are used to make or build something new. |
| Manuafactured Goods | Items made in a factory from raw materials to be sold to people. |
| Trade | Buying, selling, or swapping goods and services with other people or countries. |
| Market | A place where people meet to buy and sell goods, like food or toys. |
| Imports | Resources or goods brought in from another country to be used or sold. |
| Exports | Resources or goods sent from one country to another to be sold. |
| Border | An imaginary or real line that separates two different places, like countries or states. |
| Colony | A new settlement or area of land that is controlled by a powerful country far away. |
| Conference | A formal meeting where people talk about important ideas or share information. |
| Rebellion | A fight against people in charge or an attempt to change how things are run by using force or protest. |
| Rival | A person or group who is competing against another to be the best or to win something. |
| Ally | A person, group, or country that joins with another to help and support them. |
| Diverse | Made up of many different things, people, or ideas. |
| Sovereignty | The power of a country to be independent and make its own laws without being told what to do by others. |
| Independence | The freedom to make your own choices and take care of yourself without needing help or control from others. |